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Meekly (Adverb)

In a submissive or spiritless manner; "meekly bowed to his wishes".

She meekly apologized for the mistake, though she didn't think it was entirely her fault.
The child meekly handed over the toy when his friend demanded it back.
He meekly agreed to do the extra work, even though he was already overwhelmed.
They meekly accepted the criticism, though they knew they had done their best.
The defeated team meekly shook hands with their opponents after the game.

In a humble manner; "he humbly lowered his head".

The child walked meekly behind her mother, holding her hand tightly as they navigated through the crowded store.
The priest meekly bowed his head in silent prayer before continuing with the ceremony.
After being reprimanded by his teacher, the student meekly apologized for his misbehavior.
He meekly asked for permission from his boss to take an extra day off to care for his ailing wife.
The shy girl meekly raised her hand in class, too nervous to speak up loudly.