docile
/ˈdɑ.səl/ adjective C1- Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.
- Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management. · Such literature may well be anathema to those, who are too docile and petty for their own good.
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With him they will be gentle and docile as lambs.”
“My child, believe in my devotion to you as you believe in the goodness of Providence and the love of Maximilian.” Valentine gave him a look full of gratitude, and remained as docile as a child.
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