meekness
/ˈmiːknəs/ · meek·ness
noun
- The state or quality of being meek; gentle, patient, and submissive behavior. Her meekness allowed her to listen calmly while others argued loudly.
- A modest or humble disposition, especially in a religious or moral context. The monk's meekness was praised as a model of spiritual humility.
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Did you know? The Beatitudes in the King James Bible famously declare, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth,” cementing meekness as a celebrated virtue.