as in obedient
readily giving in to the command or authority of another
a docile young pony that went wherever it was led
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Native to the rainforests of Central America, this species is prized for its beautiful appearance and relatively docile nature.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition (March 25) takes a wary view of its own contents, which span half a millennium, arguing that the West acted out its daydreams of a docile Orient one cup-and-saucer at a time.
—Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
Mark is taller and brighter than Darren but infinitely more docile and far less street-smart.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
While ponies have a more strong-willed nature, horses are usually more docile and willing to please.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Docile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docile. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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