docile — easily taught, led, or controlled; submissive and obedient
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily taught, led, or controlled; submissive and obedient
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːsaɪl/
Korean meaning: 순종적인, 가르치기 쉬운, 다루기 쉬운
Korean pronunciation: **도**사일
Example Sentences
- The supposedly docile golden retriever ate my homework... and my textbook... and my backpack.
- She appeared docile in meetings but was actually plotting world domination.
- The docile sheep followed the shepherd without question.
docile
ADJECTIVE//ˈdɑːsaɪl//
easily taught, led, or controlled; submissive and obedient
The docile golden retriever waits patiently for the trainer's permission
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Docile by the fossil, fleeing from the hostile!
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Origin
From Latin 'docilis' meaning 'teachable' or 'easily taught', which comes from 'docere' meaning 'to teach'.
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“The supposedly docile golden retriever ate my homework... and my textbook... and my backpack.”
“She appeared docile in meetings but was actually plotting world domination.”
“The docile sheep followed the shepherd without question.”
“His docile acceptance of criticism impressed his boss.”
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