docile

Everyday

1. Quiet, calm and easy to control or teach. tree →
2. (animals) Gentle and not likely to bite or fight. tree →

In the lessons

In science about animals, docile breeds like guinea pigs or some cows are easy to handle; in stories it can describe a gentle animal or person who does what they are told, sometimes too much; phrases: «a docile animal», «docile and gentle».

Examples

• The old horse was docile and let the children ride him. tree →
• Guinea pigs are usually docile pets. tree →
• The farmer chose a docile breed of sheep. tree →
• The tiger looked docile, but it was still dangerous. tree →
• Manatees are large but docile animals. tree →
• He was docile at school but wild at home. tree →

Note

Pronounced DOH-sile (UK) or DOSS-ul (US). Noun: docility. Safety: even docile animals can bite if scared. Sometimes it is a criticism of people (too obedient).

In Jewish tradition

In science about animals, docile breeds like guinea pigs or some cows are easy to handle; in stories it can describe a gentle animal or person who does what they are told, sometimes too much; phrases: «a docile animal», «docile and gentle».

Note

Pronounced DOH-sile (UK) or DOSS-ul (US). Noun: docility. Safety: even docile animals can bite if scared. Sometimes it is a criticism of people (too obedient).