Docilest: meaning, definitions and examples

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docilest

 

[ หˆdษ’s.ษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

animal behavior

Docile refers to an animal or person that is easily led, managed, or handled. It is often used to describe a temperament that is submissive or compliant, making it easy for others to control or train them. Docile individuals or creatures typically demonstrate a willingness to receive instruction or guidance, often showing a calm and gentle disposition. This quality is valued in many contexts, such as training pets or working with livestock.

Synonyms

compliant, gentle, obedient, submissive.

Examples of usage

  • The docile puppy followed its owner around the house.
  • Farmers prefer docile cows for easier milking.
  • Her docile nature made her an ideal student.
  • The horse was docile and calm during the ride.

Translations

Translations of the word "docilest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น docilmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคธเคพเคจ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehorsam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tunduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบั–ั€ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ posล‚usznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพ“้ †ใซ (ใ˜ใ‚…ใ†ใ˜ใ‚…ใ‚“ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท docilement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ docilmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itaatkar bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ์ข…์ ์œผ๋กœ (sunjeongjeogeuro)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณู‡ูˆู„ุฉ (bisiuhula)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posluลกnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posluลกne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉ้กบๅœฐ (wฤ“nshรนn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pokorno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรฝรฐinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธำ™, ะธำ™

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— (morchilebit)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ itaษ™tlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ docilmente

Etymology

The word 'docile' originates from the Latin term 'docilis', which means 'easily taught' and 'yielding to instruction'. This term itself is derived from 'docere', meaning 'to teach'. The evolution of 'docile' from Latin to English reflects the consistent association with teachability and compliance throughout its history. The word has been used in English since the early 15th century, primarily in contexts relating to education and behavior. Its connotation has remained largely positive, invoking images of cooperative animals and well-behaved children. Over the centuries, 'docile' has maintained its relevance, especially in discussions about training animals, child-rearing, and sometimes in a more general social context concerning individuals' behaviors and characteristics. The word encapsulates a sense of gentle submissiveness rather than aggressive compliance, emphasizing a calm willingness to be guided or instructed.