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Definition of docilely adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

docilely

adverb
 
/ˈdəʊsaɪlli/
 
/ˈdɑːsəli/
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  1. in a way that shows that somebody/something is quiet and easy to control
    • They docilely accepted their fate.
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