docile DOS-ahyl adjective WS #13

ready to accept control or instruction; submissive; easily taught or managed

1. The docile patient followed all of the doctor's recommendations without question.
2. The docile puppy quickly learned to sit and stay on command.
3. The teacher appreciated having such docile students who listened carefully to instructions.
4. The once-wild animal became increasingly docile after months of gentle training.
5. Despite his large size, the horse was remarkably docile around children.