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docility

/dəʊˈsɪl.ə.ti/

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noun

C1formalcommon/dəʊˈsɪl.ə.ti/

uncountable

A noun referring to the quality or trait of being easily managed, obedient, or submissive in a gentle and agreeable manner.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество или черту характера, проявляющуюся в лёгкой управляемости, послушании или покорности в мягкой и приятной манере.esCualidad de una persona o animal que se deja manejar o dirigir con facilidad, mostrando obediencia, sumisión o mansedumbre de manera suave y amable.frNom désignant la qualité ou le trait de caractère d'une personne facile à diriger, obéissante ou soumise, mais de manière douce et agréable, sans résistance brusque.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft oder Charaktereigenschaft bezeichnet, leicht lenkbar, gehorsam oder fügsam zu sein, oft in sanfter und angenehmer Weise.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade ou traço de caráter de quem é facilmente dirigido, obediente ou submisso, de maneira suave e agradável.zh指温顺、听话、易于管教的品质或性格,表现为柔和而令人愉快的服从与顺从。arاسم يدل على صفة أو سمة في الشخص تتجلى في سهولة الانقياد والطاعة أو الخضوع بأسلوب لطيف ووديع.

  1. Trait of being submissive C1 formal

    The quality of being easily managed, taught, or controlled; a gentle and obedient nature.

    • The dog's docility made it a perfect pet for the family.
    • Her docility in the classroom was appreciated by the teacher.
    • The horse's docility allowed even beginners to ride it safely.

    ruПокорностьesDócilidadfrDocilitédeFügsamkeitptDocilidadezh顺从arالطاعة

    Synonyms: compliancegentlenessmanageabilitymeeknessobediencepliabilitysubmissivenesstractability

    Antonyms: defianceinsubordinationintractabilityobstinacyrebelliousnessstubbornnessunrulinesswillfulness

  • docilities plural form
  • docilities' possessive plural form
  • docility's possessive singular form