Definitions
- Describing a person who is submissive or easily dominated by others. - Referring to someone who is humble and gentle in nature. - Talking about a person who is patient and enduring in the face of adversity.
- Describing an animal that is easily trained or tamed. - Referring to someone who is obedient and compliant. - Talking about a person who is willing to learn and follow instructions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a person or animal that is submissive or obedient.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of assertiveness or resistance.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a positive trait in certain contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Meek suggests a passive and gentle nature, while docile suggests a willingness to learn and follow instructions.
- 2Usage: Meek is more commonly used to describe a person's character, while docile is more commonly used to describe an animal's behavior.
- 3Connotation: Meek can have negative connotations of weakness or lack of confidence, while docile can have positive connotations of obedience and cooperation.
- 4Intensity: Meek implies a greater degree of submissiveness than docile.
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Remember this!
Meek and docile are synonyms that describe a person or animal that is submissive or obedient. However, meek suggests a passive and gentle nature, often with religious connotations, while docile suggests a willingness to learn and follow instructions, often with positive connotations of obedience and cooperation.
