Docilely: meaning, definitions and examples

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docilely

 

[ ˈdɒsaɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a submissive or obedient manner

Behaving in a docilely manner, the dog followed all of the trainer's commands without hesitation. The students listened docilely to their teacher's instructions.

Synonyms

compliantly, obediently, submissively

Examples of usage

  • The toddler docilely held his mother's hand as they crossed the street.
  • She docilely accepted the criticism and tried to improve her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "docilely" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dócilmente

🇮🇳 मृदुता से

🇩🇪 fügsam

🇮🇩 dengan patuh

🇺🇦 покірно

🇵🇱 ulegle

🇯🇵 おとなしく

🇫🇷 docilement

🇪🇸 dócilmente

🇹🇷 itaatkâr

🇰🇷 유순하게

🇸🇦 بطاعة

🇨🇿 poslušně

🇸🇰 poslušne

🇨🇳 温顺地

🇸🇮 pokorno

🇮🇸 hlýðinn

🇰🇿 тіл алғыш

🇬🇪 დამჯერი

🇦🇿 itaətkar

🇲🇽 dócilmente

Word origin

The word 'docilely' is derived from the adjective 'docile', which comes from the Latin word 'docilis' meaning 'easily taught'. The concept of being docile dates back to ancient educational practices where individuals were encouraged to be submissive and obedient in their learning. Over time, 'docilely' has come to represent the adverb form of this trait, describing actions that are compliant and submissive in nature.

See also: docile, docility.