Tamely
/ˈteɪmli/adverb
In a calm and obedient manner.
The dog sat tamely by its owner's side.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Obedience Context
Use 'tamely' when describing someone, often an animal, that is very calm and obedient.
The lioness approached the trainer tamely during the performance.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Restraint
'Tamely' can imply someone is controlling their emotions and acting very subdued.
Despite the insults, he reacted tamely, holding back his anger.
Pro Tip 3/3Lack of Resistance
It also refers to people behaving in a way that shows little resistance to authority.
After the new rules were set, the employees complied tamely.
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