Docile as a lamb is a phrase that is used to describe innocence, peace, and/or naiveté. It comes from the generally peaceful nature of lambs and the fact that lambs often symbolize innocence.
This phrase means to be very gentle, submissive, or docile in nature, much like a lamb. It suggests someone who is not aggressive or assertive.
Docile is an adjective, so you would use it to modify a noun:That's a very docile dog you have.Your dog is docile, isn't it?
Docile means easy to manage, control, or discipline.
Parrots are usually very docile birds.His attitude was very docile.
The antonym of docile is defiant or obstinate.
Sea turtles are docile.
The word "docile" in English means "maamo" in Tagalog.
All the kindergarten children were docile as the thunderstorm approached.
She was a docile child, calm and agreeable. After many hours of training, the wild horse became more docile.
I was hoping the pony would be more docile.
Undoubtedly, docile has a very positive connotation.
The opposite of docile (obedient, submissive) can be aggressive, recalcitrant, or disobedient.