docilely C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈdɑ.səl.li/ See IPA manual Freq #508316 Meanings 1 adv In an obedient, easily controlled way. The dog followed docilely behind its owner without pulling on the lead. Etymology AI details From docile + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # docilely **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈdɑ.səl.li/ **Frequency rank:** 508316 ## Meanings 1. In an obedient, easily controlled way. ## Examples - The dog followed docilely behind its owner without pulling on the lead. ## Etymology From docile + -ly. ## AI Etymology Docilely is from docile + -ly. In present-day use, it means in an obedient, easily controlled way. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown