What is the meaning of docile?

adjective

  • Willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed.
    • usage: "the docile masses of an enslaved nation"
  • Ready and willing to be taught.
    • usage: "docile pupils eager for instruction"; "teachable youngsters"
  • Easily handled or managed.
    • usage: "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"
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