look tame
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Used to describe the appearance of being not wild or afraid of people.
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- The stray cat, initially skittish, began to look quite tame after a few days of feeding.
- Even a large dog can look very tame if it's well-trained and gentle.
- At the petting zoo, the deer didn't look wild at all; in fact, they seemed to look completely tame.
- She was surprised how quickly the rescued bird started to look tame, eating from her hand.
- Some people find that certain exotic pets, like large snakes, can eventually look quite tame.
- The young wolf pup, separated from its pack, began to look less wild and more tame over time.
- Despite its powerful build, the circus elephant would always look incredibly tame during its performance.
- If you approach a wild animal carefully, sometimes it might momentarily look tame before retreating.
- He hoped that with consistent kindness, the aggressive stray would eventually look more tame.
- The once-feared leader, now in retirement, seemed to look surprisingly tame and approachable.