Docile Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Docile

Meaning 1 : ready and willing to be taught

    Example : docile pupils eager for instruction

    Synonyms : teachable
Meaning 2 : easily handled or managed

    Example : a gentle old horse, docile and obedient

    Synonyms : gentle
Meaning 3 : willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

    Example : the docile masses of an enslaved nation

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