Definitions for docile

Definitions for (adj) docile

Main entry: docile

Definition: willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

Usage: the docile masses of an enslaved nation


Main entry: docile, gentle

Definition: easily handled or managed

Usage: a gentle old horse, docile and obedient


Main entry: docile, teachable

Definition: ready and willing to be taught

Usage: docile pupils eager for instruction; teachable youngsters


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