The difference between Docile and Submissive

When used as adjectives, docile means ready to accept instruction or direction, whereas submissive means meekly obedient or passive.

Submissive is also noun with the meaning: one who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

check bellow for the other definitions of Docile and Submissive

  1. Docile as an adjective:

    Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.

  2. Docile as an adjective:

    Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.

  1. Submissive as an adjective:

    Meekly obedient or passive.

  1. Submissive as a noun (BDSM):

    One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices.

  2. Submissive as a noun (rare):

    One who submits.

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