Tamely: meaning, definitions and examples

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tamely

 

[ หˆteษชmli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of behavior

Tamely refers to a manner that is gentle, docile, or submissive. It is often used to describe actions that are compliant or lacking in aggression. This word can apply to animals that behave in a non-threatening way, or it can refer to people who do not express strong emotions or resistance in a given situation. In literature, 'tamely' might depict characters that accept circumstances without protest, conveying a sense of resignation or passivity.

Synonyms

docilely, gently, mildly, submissively

Examples of usage

  • The dog walked tamely beside its owner.
  • He accepted the situation tamely, without any complaints.
  • The horses moved tamely in the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "tamely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฒเคคเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zahm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jinak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚agodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃผใ„ใชใ‚‰ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ (kainarasareta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท docile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uysal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜จ์ˆœํ•œ (onsunhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฏุฆ (hadฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokornรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธฉ้กบ (wฤ“nshรนn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ domaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mildur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา› (zhumsaq)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ (mshvenieri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™dษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manso

Word origin

The word 'tamely' originates from the adjective 'tame,' which comes from the Old English 'tam,' meaning 'gentle' or 'tame.' This term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *taminaz, which carries a similar meaning related to gentleness and subjugation. Over centuries, the usage of 'tame' has evolved, primarily relating to domesticated animals and subdued behavior. The adverbial form 'tamely' emerged in the 14th century, retaining the core concept of docility. In literature and daily speech, 'tamely' has become a descriptor for actions or behaviors that lack ferocity, often invoking a sense of comfort or ease, whether in nature or human interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,321, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.