be tame

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Used to describe a state of being not wild or afraid of people.

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Examples (10)

  • The rescued fox used to be wild, but now it is quite tame.
  • After weeks of training, the once aggressive dog became surprisingly tame.
  • Even though he traveled the world, he found city life to be rather tame.
  • She hoped the parrot would eventually be tame enough to sit on her shoulder.
  • The wild horses in the preserve are not expected to be tame.
  • Compared to his previous adventures, this trip was incredibly tame.
  • If you want the bird to be tame, you must interact with it gently.
  • The circus animals often are tame from a young age due to constant handling.
  • Despite its fearsome appearance, the creature turned out to be quite tame.
  • Many people prefer pets that are naturally tame and easy to handle.