docile
adjectiveHow many syllables in docile?
There are 2 syllables in the word docile.How to pronounce docile:
Definition of docile:
- docile (adjective):
- easily taught
- (of a person or animal) easily controlled
- willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed.
Synonyms for docile:
sheepishobedientconformablemanageablegentlecomplianttamemeekyieldingsubmissiveShow 7 more
Antonyms for docile:
impishunwaveringpersistenthypercriticaldisputatiousroguishmulishdogmaticindomitablehereticalShow 15 more
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