MEEKNESS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness

Categories: Humility, Humbleness

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a disposition to be patient and long suffering

Categories: Humility, Humbleness

Synonyms

Submission, Meekness, Subduedness

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "meekness" comes from Middle English mekenesse.

🔗 Related Words

meek – A related word in the same word family.

ness – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Many Middle English words had multiple spellings because standardization didn't exist yet.