docile

adjective
UK: /ˈdəʊsaɪl/
US: /ˈdɑːsl/

  1. Quiet and easy to control; likely to do what you are told.

    1. The dog is docile, so kids can play with it.
    2. The once rebellious teenager became docile after attending the leadership camp.

  2. Easily taught or handled; willing to accept control or instruction.

    1. A docile horse is easier to train and ride.
    2. The new employees were surprisingly docile, readily accepting company guidelines.

Synonyms

obedient manageable submissive tractable compliant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "docile" in English means: Quiet and easy to control; likely to do what you are told., Easily taught or handled; willing to accept control or instruction..

The phonetic transcription of "docile" is /ˈdəʊsaɪl/ in British English and /ˈdɑːsl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "docile": obedient, manageable, submissive, tractable, compliant.

Example usage of "docile": "The dog is docile, so kids can play with it.". More examples on the page.