Definition of Docile

easily led or managed

Examples of Docile in a sentence

Since the little girl has never ridden a horse, she should ride docile Betsy today.  🔊

My Uncle Frank plays a docile role in his marriage and never gives my Aunt Helen a difficult time about anything.  🔊

When teaching a gifted class of students, you can expect your learners to be docile and eager to learn.  🔊

The wild dog was far from docile.  🔊

Although the lion appears docile during the circus acts, he is really a fierce animal when uncontrolled by a trainer.  🔊

The cult leader sought out docile recruits who would believe his every word without hesitation.  🔊

After being injected with a sedative, the angry man became docile and went to sleep.  🔊

My dog is a docile creature that enjoys being around people.  🔊

Because Jim likes to be in control, he is looking for a docile woman to marry.  🔊

The hypnotist transformed the rebellious teen into a docile young man who treated his parents with respect.  🔊

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