tamely
In subdued fashion
Tamely means in a meek, submissive, or unadventurous way.
Someone who tamely accepts criticism doesn't push back.
A movie that ends tamely disappoints viewers expecting excitement: The thriller started strong but concluded tamely.
The word often carries a note of disapproval—suggesting someone or something lacked the spirit to be bold.
In yielding deference
- obedientlyIn a compliant manner
- compliantlyIn an acquiescent manner
- passivelyWithout active participation
- docilelyIn yielding manner
deferentially · acquiescently · resignedly · humbly · subserviently · dutifully · timidly · unassertively
In a mild manner
- softlyWith little volume
- placidlyIn tranquil fashion
- calmlyIn a tranquil manner
- peacefullyIn tranquil fashion
serenely · meekly · moderately · uneventfully · quietly · unremarkably · boringly · dully
Taught proper elimination habits
- trainedTaught a skill
- petDomesticated household companion
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- tamedMade docile
captive · bred · acclimatized · habituated · domesticated · manageable · tractable · broken
submissively
In yielding deference
- obedientlyIn a compliant manner
- compliantlyIn an acquiescent manner
- passivelyWithout active participation
docilely · deferentially · acquiescently · resignedly · humbly · subserviently · dutifully · timidly · unassertively · quietly
gently
In a mild manner
peacefully · serenely · meekly · moderately · uneventfully · quietly · unremarkably · boringly · dully · blandly
housebroken
Taught proper elimination habits
tamed · captive · bred · acclimatized · habituated · domesticated · manageable · tractable · broken · gentled
tamelywildly
Without control or moderation
excitingly · dramatically · spectacularly · thrillingly · sensationally
tamelywildly
Without control or moderation
fiercely · defiantly · rebelliously · uncontrollably · recklessly
tamelyaggressively
In hostile, confrontational manner
fiercely · forcefully · violently · vigorously · boldly
- lion tamersCircus animal handlers
- beast tamerControls wild animals professionally
- Tame ImpalaAustralian psychedelic rock act
- monster tamerOne who controls creatures