Docile — synonyms, docile antonyms, definition

1. docile (a)

abject accepting acquiescent agreeable airy alert amenable apathetic base blushing complacent complaisant compliant conformable cowering deferential devoted domesticated dutiful easy • • •

2. docile (Adjective)

teachable stubborn unteachable

docile (Adjective) — Willing to be taught, led, supervised or directed. ex. "the docile masses of an enslaved nation"

docile (Adjective) — Ready and willing to be taught. ex. "docile pupils eager for instruction"

docile (Adjective) — Easily handled or managed. ex. "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"