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meekishly en · ADV

Etymology

From meekish + -ly.

Meanings

1. Synonym of meekly.
   • The Chinese meekishly apologized for what they were doing by saying there was no alternative except to lose home and business. 1934, The Quill, page xi:
   • I do remember, however, if someone was not interested in buying our snacks, we would meekishly plead for a handout of some money. 2019, Dr. S.M. Ghazanfar, Lost Life Recovered: an Odyssey:
   • "I have to go to the bathroom," she said meekishly, bowing her head in the process. 2007, Frank V. Arcilesi, Every Day a Bird Learns How to Fly, page 247:

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meekly