docile meaning and definition

DOCILE adjective

Definition of docile (adjective)

1. willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
   • "the docile masses of an enslaved nation"
   • antonym: obstinate
2. ready and willing to be taught
   • "docile pupils eager for instruction"; "teachable youngsters"
   • synonyms: teachable
3. easily handled or managed
   • "a gentle old horse, docile and obedient"
   • synonyms: gentle