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Definition of docile

docile

/ˈdɑː.səl/
do · cile
Adverb:docilely
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docile Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive and easily managed.

Example

"The golden retriever is a gentle, docile breed that gets along well with young children."

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• Rhymes for docile

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from French 'docile' or directly from Latin 'docilis' ('easily taught'), derived from 'docere' ('to teach').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Docile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/docile
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