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DOCILE

(adj., adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Docile.

How to pronounce docile:

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Docile - as an adjective

Willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

Example: "The docile masses of an enslaved nation"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stubborn

Docile - as an adjective satellite

Ready and willing to be taught

Example: "Docile pupils eager for instruction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
teachable

Easily handled or managed

Example: "A gentle old horse, docile and obedient"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gentle

Example Sentences

"The dog was gentle and docile, making it easy to train."
"She has a docile and obedient temperament."
"The docile child followed all the instructions given by his teacher."
"The docile sheep graze peacefully in the meadow."
"The docile elephant allowed the trainer to approach and feed it."
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Word Game Points

Is DOCILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, docile is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOCILE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DOCILE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, docile is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOCILE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DOCILE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, docile is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOCILE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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