SEMIDOMESTICATED Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

semidomesticated

adjective

Definition of semidomesticated

as in docile

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Adjective

Paper wasps are relatively docile and rarely sting unless directly struck or stepped on.

— Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Even smaller and more docile animals such as deer and squirrels should not be fed.

— Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of docile

Adjective

That could still be possible even if White does not play at Portman Road tomorrow night, but his early substitution at the Stadium of Light felt a bit too familiar.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
If this was the case, Hodge realized, experts could continue their calculations using familiar algebraic structures instead of struggling with the triangles.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

Hundreds of millions of people are using its generative AI tools each week, so people are beginning to tap into the power of these generative pre-trained transformers (GPT) and large language models (LLMs).

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Even trained and experienced guides may violate emotional or interpersonal boundaries of participants, who are in vulnerable and suggestible states brought on by the effects of the drugs themselves.

— Erica Rex, STAT, 19 Feb. 2026

Definition of trained

Adjective

Lake Mary quarterback RemyJarman is out four to six weeks with a broken collarbone and tonight getting his first varsity start is freshman Max Chapman .

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
The Greek Revival-style apartment house has been vacant since 2017, when all of its tenants left, reportedly due to a broken boiler that was never repaired.

— JC Reindl, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of broken

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Hypoallergenic Clean Correction Firming Eye Cream is a deeply nourishing, gentle yet effective eye cream formulated to visibly firm, brighten and reduce crow's feet, lines and wrinkles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
The film begins with the gentle scratch of a pen drawing, and throughout, Kore-eda remains attuned to the sounds of the world around these girls.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

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