CEFR B2

docility

noun

Meaning

The quality of being easily taught, managed, or handled; a state of being submissive and obedient.

Examples

The docility of the trained elephants amazed the audience.
Her docility in accepting the new rules was surprising to her colleagues.

Synonyms: obedience, meekness, tractability, submissiveness

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docility (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒsɪləti/

Definition

The quality of being easily taught, managed, or handled; a state of being submissive and obedient.

Examples

The docility of the trained elephants amazed the audience.
Her docility in accepting the new rules was surprising to her colleagues.
Despite his size, the dog showed remarkable docility around children.

Synonyms of docility

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