Synonyms for docile
27 synonyms for “docile”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Docile as in “meek”
adjective: willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
- meek
- compliant
- amenable
- submissive
- manageable
- obedient
- malleable
- tractable
- pliant
- yielding
- passive
- controllable
- tame
- indulgent
- buxom
- pliable
- agreeable
- receptive
- obsequious
- complaisant
- governable
- acquiescent
- biddable
- manipulable
- trainable
Docile as in “gentle”
adjective: easily handled or managed
- gentle
Docile as in “teachable”
adjective: ready and willing to be taught
- teachable
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