Part of Speech
adjective
Definition
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Origin + Etymology
from Latin docilis, from docere ‘teach’
Synonyms
- compliant
- obedient
- pliant
- dutiful
- willing
- passive
Antonyms
- determined
- inflexible
- headstrong
- intractable
- opinionated
Example
The puppy had the perfect temperament—happy and docile.
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