docile

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(doc-ile) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. easily taught or controlled; gentle.

Example Sentence

The lamb was very docile and friendly.

More Example Sentences

The docile puppy followed its owner closely.

Synonyms

obedient; submissive; compliant

Antonyms

stubborn; unruly; defiant

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Rhymes

  • basile
  • docile
  • fossel
  • fossil
  • jostle
  • possehl
  • postle
  • rossell
  • stossel
  • trostle
  • vasile

  • apostle
  • colossal

  • microfossil
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