look tame

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Used to describe the appearance of being not wild or afraid of people.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.