Definition of Docile

Adjective: docile  dó-sul [N. Amer], 'dow,sI(-u)l [Brit]

  1. Willing to be taught, led, supervised or directed
    "the docile masses of an enslaved nation"
     
  2. Ready and willing to be taught
    "docile pupils eager for instruction";
    - teachable
     
  3. Easily handled or managed
    "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient";
    - gentle

See also:
Docetism
docilely

Anagrams containing the word docile

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