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docilmente

[do-sil-MEN-te]
adverb
docilely, meekly, obediently
1. In a docile manner; with compliance, gentleness, and readiness to obey
The child docilely followed her mother's instructions.
A criança docilmente seguiu as instruções de sua mãe.
2. Without resistance or protest; submissively
He docilely accepted the punishment.
Ele docilmente aceitou o castigo.
3. In a mild-tempered and easily trained manner
The horse docilely responded to the trainer's commands.
O cavalo docilmente respondeu aos comandos do treinador.
Synonyms
mansamentesubmissamenteobedientementepacificamente
Antonyms
rebeldiainsubordinadamentedesobedientementeagressivamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
docilmente
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
docilmente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser dócil como um cordeiro
aceitar algo de bom grado
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