Definition of Tame

domesticated, gentle, behavior exhibited after loss of savage ways

Examples of Tame in a sentence

After several weeks of training, the poorly behaved and hyperactive puppy was surprisingly tame.  🔊

When David first brought the injured baby bear into his home it snarled and slashed, but after it grew accustomed to David’s presence it became gentle and tame.  🔊

The wild tiger lost its fight after a few days in the cage and eventually became tame.  🔊

Typically vicious animals like leopards are uncharacteristically tame when bred in captivity.  🔊

The veterinarian expected the stray kittens to hiss and scratch when he picked them up, but they were shockingly tame and nuzzled into his touch.  🔊

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