docible

/dɒsɪbəl/ (DOH-sih-buhl)

Definitions

1. adjective

capable of being made docile or tamed

“The trainer was able to make the wild mustang docible with patience and practice.”

2. adjective

capable of being made or rendered docile or gentle

“The medicine made the aggressive beast docible, allowing it to be handled safely.”

3. noun

a person or animal that is being made docile or tamed

“The docible horses were being trained by the riding instructor.”

Synonyms

  • domesticable
  • tameable

Antonyms

  • feral
  • wild