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Definition of docile



Overview of adj docile

The adj docile has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (3) docile

(willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed; "the docile masses of an enslaved nation")

2. docile, teachable

(ready and willing to be taught; "docile pupils eager for instruction"; "teachable youngsters")

3. docile, gentle

(easily handled or managed; "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient")