Docile – A person or animal that is docile is quiet, not aggressive, and easily controlled
(Pronounced doh-syle)
To remember the definition of the word docile, use the following mnemonic:
The dose of medicine was vile (docile) but it quietened them down and they were easier to control.
Examples of docile in a sentence
Since the little girl has never ridden a horse, she should ride a docile one while she learns.
After being injected with a sedative, the angry convict became docile and went calmly back to his cell.
The normally docile townsfolk have finally risen up against their ruthless king.
