meek
adjective
1. humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
- meek and self-effacing
2. very docile
- meek as a mouse
3. evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant
- a fine fiery blast against meek conformity
- she looked meek but had the heart of a lion
Similar word(s): submissive, spiritless
verb
1. (US) (of horses) To tame; to break.