# tamed

/ˈteɪmd/ (US) · /tˈeɪmd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tamed
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'become' or 'seem'.

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