/ˈdəʊsʌɪl/
Meaning
- ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
Sample Sentences
- The once docile population has finally risen up against the ruthless regime.
- They spoke of women workers as ‘ docile ‘ and ‘ passive ‘, needing to supplement male wages rather than support a household.
Related words
compliant, obedient, pliant, dutiful, willing, passive, submissive, deferential, tame, meek, mild, lamblike, unassertive, unresisting, yielding, cooperative, amenable, accommodating, biddable, persuadable, ductile, manageable, controllable, tractable, malleable,