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docile

adjective

Willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
OC
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdəʊ.saɪl

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adjective

  1. Willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

    “The docile masses of an enslaved nation”

adjective

  1. Easily handled or managed

    “A gentle old horse, docile and obedient”

adjective

  1. Ready and willing to be taught

    “Docile pupils eager for instruction”

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Example Sentences

The docile masses of an enslaved nation
A gentle old horse, docile and obedient
Docile pupils eager for instruction
Teachable youngsters

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