docile

As a mother—and a former rebellious teen in my own docile way—I know this story is a lot more complicated than the headlines.

So long as the stores were carried in the boats, the Indians had been cheerful and docile, and easy to manage.

A horse who is docile and prompt to obey can be guided hither and thither by the slightest movement of the reins.

In captivity they are placid and inoffensive, docile and silent, and shortly after being taken may be suffered to go abroad.

The children are docile, obedient, and good-natured, and are most amenable to religious principles.

Barres laid the Prophet in her arms, stepped back while Dulcie arranged the docile cat, then retreated to his canvas.