almost tame

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Nearly but not completely docile or boring.

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Examples (10)

  • The stray cat was almost tame, letting us pet it but still wary.
  • Compared to his previous stunts, this one was almost tame.
  • The party was almost tame until the band started playing rock music.
  • After years in captivity, the lion was almost tame, though its eyes still held a wild glint.
  • Her usually rebellious spirit seemed almost tame that evening.
  • The wilderness area, with its well-marked trails, felt almost tame.
  • His reaction to the news was almost tame, much calmer than expected.
  • Even the most aggressive dogs can become almost tame with proper training.
  • The movie's plot was so predictable it was almost tame.
  • The once-wild river now flows almost tame through the city.