docile, adj.
freq. cnt. 3
freq. cnt. 3
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
docile
sample sentences
"the docile masses of an enslaved nation"
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similar to
easily handled or managed
<adj.all>
docile gentle
sample sentences
"a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"
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derivationally related form
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similar to
ready and willing to be taught
<adj.all>
docile teachable
sample sentences
"docile pupils eager for instruction""teachable youngsters"
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