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 docile docile /ˈdɑːsəl/

adjective

  1. () Willing to be taught, led, supervised or directed  ( docile )
    willing to be taught, led, supervised or directed
     The docile masses of an enslaved nation
    the docile masses of an enslaved nation
  2. Easily handled or managed  ( docile , gentle )
    easily handled or managed
     A gentle old horse, docile and obedient
    a gentle old horse, docile and obedient
  3. Ready and willing to be taught  ( docile , teachable )
    ready and willing to be taught
     Docile pupils eager for instruction
    docile pupils eager for instruction
     Teachable youngsters
    teachable youngsters