The difference between Meek and Submissive

When used as adjectives, meek means humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing, whereas submissive means meekly obedient or passive.


Meek is also verb with the meaning: to tame.

Submissive is also noun with the meaning: one who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

check bellow for the other definitions of Meek and Submissive

  1. Meek as an adjective:

    Humble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.

  2. Meek as an adjective:

    Submissive, dispirited.

  1. Meek as a verb (US):

    To tame; to break.

  1. Submissive as an adjective:

    Meekly obedient or passive.

  1. Submissive as a noun (BDSM):

    One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

  2. Submissive as a noun (rare):

    One who submits.