well-behaved
Following the rules
Well-behaved describes someone or something that acts properly according to expectations or rules.
A well-behaved child doesn't cause trouble; a well-behaved dog follows commands.
The term extends to abstractions: a well-behaved function in mathematics has predictable, regular properties.
The guests were well-behaved despite the open bar.
Having good social conduct
- courteousShowing respectful consideration
- civilMinimally polite
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
- respectfulShowing proper regard
considerate · tactful · decorous · proper · genteel · refined · cultured · diplomatic
Yielding to others' wishes
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- tractableEasily managed or controlled
- biddableReadily obeying commands
- dutifulMotivated by obligation
disciplined · rule-following · manageable · cooperative · amenable · conforming · law-abiding · respectful
Lacking in sound
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- restrainedHeld under control
- controlledKept within limits
- mildModerate in intensity
gentle · placid · unruffled · settled · temperate · sedate · subdued · tranquil
Tending toward union
- stableSecure and unchanging
- boundedConfined within limits
- regularOccurring at fixed intervals
- predictableAble to be foreseen
smooth · continuous · monotonic · linear · consistent · deterministic · normalized
mannerly
Having good social conduct
respectful · considerate · tactful · decorous · proper · genteel · refined · cultured · diplomatic · cordial
compliant
Yielding to others' wishes
- docileEasily controlled or taught
- tractableEasily managed or controlled
- biddableReadily obeying commands
dutiful · disciplined · rule-following · manageable · cooperative · amenable · conforming · law-abiding · respectful · controllable
quiet
Lacking in sound
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- restrainedHeld under control
- controlledKept within limits
mild · gentle · placid · unruffled · settled · temperate · sedate · subdued · tranquil · patient
convergent
Tending toward union
predictable · smooth · continuous · monotonic · linear · consistent · deterministic · normalized
- submissivesubmissive, subservient, obedient, servile, docile
- childlike traitsplayful, curious, innocent, imaginative, young
well-behavedmisbehaved
Conducted oneself poorly
disobedient · ill-behaved · naughty · unruly · disruptive
well, behave, behavior, well-being, misbehave, misbehavior, behaving, behaved, behaves