dictionary.ptdocileadjectivegeneral usecommon/duˈsil/dó·cilPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1Easily managed or taught; meek, obedient.Usage examples“The horse was so docile that even children could ride it.”“She has a docile and peaceful temperament.”SynonymsmeekobedienttractableAntonymsindocilerebelliousstubbornCommon combinationsdocile animaldocile childdocile naturebecome docile
Easily managed or taught; meek, obedient.Usage examples“The horse was so docile that even children could ride it.”“She has a docile and peaceful temperament.”SynonymsmeekobedienttractableAntonymsindocilerebelliousstubbornCommon combinationsdocile animaldocile childdocile naturebecome docile