Word
tamed
US/ˈteɪmd/
UK/tˈeɪmd/
Definition
adj. describes an animal or a person that is no longer wild or dangerous. It means they are now calm, controlled, or trained to live with people.
adj. brought from a wild or savage state into a domestic or docile condition. Often used to describe animals that have lost their fear of humans or natural forces that have been brought under control.
Examples
“The tamed horse is now safe for children to ride.”
“After months of patient work, the once aggressive stray dog became a tamed and loyal companion.”
“The documentary explores how ancient civilizations tamed the landscape through irrigation, turning once-arid deserts into fertile plains that could support growing populations.”
Examples
simple
“The tamed horse is now safe for children to ride.”
contextual
“After months of patient work, the once aggressive stray dog became a tamed and loyal companion.”
complex
“The documentary explores how ancient civilizations tamed the landscape through irrigation, turning once-arid deserts into fertile plains that could support growing populations.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'become' or 'seem'.
Real-World Examples
“Liberace’s life force is too great to be tamed.” Scan code
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