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Meaning of tame animal
The primary meaning of "tame animal" refers to an animal that has been domesticated or trained to be gentle and submissive to human control.
Etymology of tame animal
The word "tame" originates from Old English "tam", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "tamiz", also related to the Proto-Indo-European root "dem-", meaning "to tame" or "to subdue".
The term "animal" comes from the Old French "animal", derived from the Latin "animal", meaning "living being", which is a combination of "anima", meaning "soul" or "breath", and the suffix "-al", forming an adjective.
Synonyms
domesticated creature
pet
gentle beast
trained animal
docile creature
subdued animal
broken animal
meek creature
obedient animal
compliant creature
disciplined pet
controlled animal
quiet creature
peaceful animal
calm creature
serene beast
tranquil animal
still creature
sober animal
mild creature
softened beast
civilized animal
cultivated creature
refined beast
polished animal
courteous creature
gracious animal
friendly beast
affectionate creature
loving animal
tame beast
tamed creature
housebroken pet
schooled animal
Definitions
- An animal that has been domesticated or trained to be gentle and not fearful of humans.
- * An animal that has been broken or subdued to obey human commands.
Usage Examples
- The zookeeper worked with the tame animal to teach it tricks and behaviors.
- * After months of training, the wild horse became a tame animal, gentle and obedient.
Antonyms
wild creature
fierce beast
savage animal
untamed creature
unbroken animal
ferocious beast
violent creature
aggressive animal
hostile beast
undomesticated creature
uncontrolled animal
unrestrained beast
unmanaged creature
free animal
roaming beast
stray creature
feral animal
brutal beast
vicious creature
dangerous animal
menacing beast