Docile: meaning, definitions and examples
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docile
[ ˈdɑːsaɪl ]
in behavior
easily managed or controlled; submissive
Synonyms
compliant, obedient, submissive, tractable
Examples of usage
- She had a docile and obedient dog.
- The horse was docile and easy to handle.
- The students were docile and followed the teacher's instructions.
- He remained docile during the entire meeting.
- The cat, usually docile, suddenly became aggressive.
Translations
Translations of the word "docile" in other languages:
🇵🇹 docil
🇮🇳 नम्र
🇩🇪 fügsam
🇮🇩 patuh
🇺🇦 слухняний
🇵🇱 posłuszny
🇯🇵 従順な
🇫🇷 docile
🇪🇸 docil
🇹🇷 itaatkar
🇰🇷 순종적인
🇸🇦 مطاوع
🇨🇿 poslušný
🇸🇰 poslušný
🇨🇳 温顺的
🇸🇮 površen
🇮🇸 hlýðinn
🇰🇿 бағынғыш
🇬🇪 მორჩილი
🇦🇿 sözünə baxan
🇲🇽 dócil
Word origin
The word 'docile' originated from the Latin word 'docilis', which means teachable or easily led. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of being docile has been valued in various contexts throughout history, such as in education and animal training. A docile person or animal is often seen as cooperative and willing to follow instructions.