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docile
easy to handle or train; obedient
Synonyms
- obedient
- gentle
- compliant
Antonyms
docile in a sentence
The docile pony was perfect for first-time riders.
After weeks of gentle training, the once-skittish horse became docile enough for young children to lead around the paddock.
Where it comes from
From Latin docilis 'easily taught', from docere 'to teach'
Memory hook
DOCILE — easy to DOC (teach), easy to handle.
Read it in context
- The Hearing Room Narrative