docile

• Descreve pessoa ou animal que é calmo, obediente e fácil de controlar ou de lidar. Pode indicar também alguém que aceita ordens sem resistência.

Describes a person or animal that is quiet, easy to control, and willing to obey.

1. Easily managed or obedientB2formal

   Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

   Dócil

   • The dog is very docile and gentle with children.
   • She was a docile student who never questioned the teacher.
   • The horse, though large, was surprisingly docile.

   Sinônimosamenablecompliantconformablemalleablemanageableobedientpliablesubmissivetractableyielding

   Antônimosdefiantheadstrongintractableobstinaterecalcitrantrefractorystubbornunruly

2. Calm and easy to handleB2formal

   Not aggressive or difficult; peaceful in nature.

   Dócil e obediente

   • The new employee is docile and adapts quickly to instructions.
   • Docile animals are easier to train for shows.
   • He remained docile even under pressure.

   Sinônimosamenablecompliantgentlemanageablemeekmildobedientpeacefulsubmissivetractable

   Antônimosaggressivefierceobstreperousrebellioustruculentunrulyviciouswild