Pronunciation (UK) IPA (key): /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ (US) IPA (key): /ˈdɑː.səl/ or /ˈdɑː.saɪl/ Audio (US)(file) Audio (US)(file) Audio (AU)(file) Adjective Positive docile Comparative more docile Superlative most docile A docile person is someone who listens to instructions. Antonym: rebellious Synonym: obedient