πραΰς [2 verses](adj sg masc nom) "The meek" is praus, which means "mild," "soft," "gentle," "meek," "making mild," and "taming." As an adverb, "mildly" and "gently."  - "Meek" if from a word that means "mild," "soft," "gentle," and "meek." When addressed to an individual (i.e. "gentle one") it is a term of affection. This word works a lot like our word "pet."