Associations to the word «Docile»
Noun
- Gentle
- Temperament
- Disposition
- Pet
- Breed
- Bridle
- Handling
- Demeanor
- Captivity
- Kitten
- Bite
- Individuality
- Steed
- Quiet
- Enough
- Lamb
- Cooperative
- Pupil
- Aquarium
- Creature
- Elephant
- Friendly
- Beast
- Body
- Animal
- Snake
- Hereford
- Cow
- Stereotype
- Stall
- Temper
- Donkey
- Housewife
- Slave
- Mule
- Obedience
- Python
- Wasp
- Working
- Wilt
- Cattle
- Looking
- Human
- Characteristic
- Behavior
- Dominance
- Zombie
- Saddle
Adjective
Wiktionary
DOCILE, adjective. Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.
DOCILE, adjective. Ready to accept instruction or direction.
Dictionary definition
DOCILE, adjective. Willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed; "the docile masses of an enslaved nation".
DOCILE, adjective. Ready and willing to be taught; "docile pupils eager for instruction"; "teachable youngsters".
DOCILE, adjective. Easily handled or managed; "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient".
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.