DOCILE


Meaning of DOCILE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ doʊsaɪl, AM dɑ:s(ə)l ]

A person or animal that is docile is quiet, not aggressive, and easily controlled.

...docile, obedient children...

= placid

ADJ

• do‧cil‧ity

Her docility had surprised him.

N-UNCOUNT

• doc‧ile‧ly

She stood there, docilely awaiting my decision.

ADV : ADV with v

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