Meek
Meek adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.
Usage example: a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted
Shrinking and meek are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrinking" instead an adjective "Meek".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Anna's a little more downplayed on the perky part, and while not a Shrinking Violet, can come off as seemingly rather meek at times.
Source: Perky Goth
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Shrinking and Meek. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/meek/shrinking
Meek & Shrinking. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/meek/shrinking>.
Shrinking or Meek. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/meek/shrinking.
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