Tame
As an Adjective
- Not wild or dangerous; domesticated and trained to be under human control.
- Lacking excitement, energy, or intensity; dull or uninteresting.
- Submissive or easily controlled.
As a Verb
- To domesticate or train an animal to be calm and obedient.
- To bring something under control or make it less wild or intense.
As Other Form
- Tamely (Adverb): In a subdued or obedient manner.
- Tameness (Noun): The quality of being tame or lacking wildness.
Word History
The word tame comes from Old English tam, meaning “subdued, domesticated, or gentle.” It originally referred to animals that were trained for human use but later extended to describe people, emotions, and situations that are controlled or lacking excitement.
Examples
- The lion at the zoo was surprisingly tame. (Adjective)
- The party was rather tame compared to last year’s. (Adjective)
- He managed to tame his anger before responding. (Verb)
- It took years to tame the wild horses. (Verb)
Synonyms
Domesticated, gentle, subdued, controlled, mild
Related Words
Trained, disciplined, restrained, obedient
Antonyms
Wild, fierce, uncontrolled, exciting, rebellious
