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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as in obedience
a readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others
dogs bred for docility instead of aggressiveness
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Recent Examples of docile
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
One of these animals, the tegu, is a popular reptile import thanks to its flashy looks and docile personality.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 May 2025
This time around, Venus in Aries will be more docile and less rambunctious.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 28 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
This was a bird so docile and unafraid of environmental threats it was hunted out of existence in less than 100 years.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
One of these animals, the tegu, is a popular reptile import thanks to its flashy looks and docile personality.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 13 May 2025
On the other end of the spectrum was the more docile Kelly who often felt conflicted when her morals clashed with the cunning needed to succeed in the game.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 27 May 2025
This time around, Venus in Aries will be more docile and less rambunctious.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for docile
Adjective
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Life will be much easier for the AI maker by forcing the AI to be fully obedient.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Tatras are a large livestock guardian breed originating from the Tatra Mountains in Poland, while golden retrievers are a popular choice as family pets due to their gentle and obedient nature.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Isolated from the outside world, the commune treats addiction through labor, discipline, obedience and faith.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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If your boss demands loyalty, constant praise, and complete obedience—but offers none in return—you’re not just in a toxic job.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The federal government’s success in strong-arming Ryan to resign and the UVA Board’s acquiescence to it have been viewed by higher education officials as one more alarming step by the Trump administration to strip away university autonomy and self-governance.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Too many have chosen the politics of non-engagement, which is at best a hair’s breadth away from acquiescence or complicity.—
Kamila Shamsie
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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“Docile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/docile. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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