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docile Definition and Meaning in English (docile definition)

adjective
Synonyms:submissiveobedienttractable
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Docile definition: A docile person or animal is easily managed or taught, and ready to accept instruction or control.

Definitions of Docile

  1. 1adjective

    A docile person or animal is easily managed or taught, and ready to accept instruction or control.

Example Sentences

casual

“The docile dog quickly learned new tricks from its trainer.”

casual

“She has a docile nature and rarely argues with anyone.”

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noundocility
adverbdocilely

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Docile definition: A docile person or animal is easily managed or taught, and ready to accept instruction or control.
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'Docile' translates to 'docile' in English. Docile definition: A docile person or animal is easily managed or taught, and ready to accept instruction or control.
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