docile
part of speech
adjective
meaning for a pupil
1) Quiet, calm and easy to control or teach. tree →
2) (animals) Gentle and not likely to bite or fight. tree →
sense in the lessons
In science about animals, docile breeds like guinea pigs or some cows are easy to handle; in stories it can describe a gentle animal or person who does what they are told, sometimes too much; phrases: «a docile animal», «docile and gentle».
examples
- The old horse was docile and let the children ride him. tree →
- Guinea pigs are usually docile pets. tree →
- The farmer chose a docile breed of sheep. tree →
- The tiger looked docile, but it was still dangerous. tree →
- Manatees are large but docile animals. tree →
- He was docile at school but wild at home. tree →
note
Pronounced DOH-sile (UK) or DOSS-ul (US). Noun: docility. Safety: even docile animals can bite if scared. Sometimes it is a criticism of people (too obedient).
Trees and pragmatics
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