Qualities

Synonyms for meek

Two senses of meek live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · adjective · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 3, RidgelineQualities

humble in spirit or manner

Meek and self-effacing.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

modest

Same sentence, swapped: Modest and self-effacing.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for meek as it is used in the sentence above.

tame
spiritless
tamed

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 5, SummitQualities

evidencing little spirit or courage

A fine fiery blast against meek conformity.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

spiritless

Same sentence, swapped: A fine fiery blast against spiritless conformity.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for meek as it is used in the sentence above.

reconciled
domesticated
pacific

Read nextThe whole library →

Closest first: other qualities words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

terrestrialadjectivemundaneconcerned with the world or worldly mattersRidgeline toughadjectivesturdysubstantially made or constructedRidgelineHas a reason line treacherousadjectiveunreliabledangerously unstable and unpredictableRidgeline2 sensesHas a reason line truthnounaccuracythe quality of being near to the true valueRidgeline2 senses artificialadjectiveunrealcontrived by art rather than natureRidgelineHas a reason line assistancenounaidgift of money or other material help to support a person or causeTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line assumedadjectivefalseadopted in order to deceiveTreeline patriotismnounnationalismlove of country and willingness to sacrifice for itRidgelineHas a reason line

One word a day, five rungs, and a reason under every answer

Synonym Stack plays from this exact library. The daily stack climbs from tier one to tier five, and every answer tells you what the word means and why the near miss missed.

Get Synonym Stack freeFree with ads on iPhone. Synonym Stack Plus removes them: $2.99 a week, $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year, with a 7 day free trial on the monthly and annual plans.