biddable

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Chava is a newly born golem—a mythological, biddable creature originating in Jewish folklore—without a master.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Border collies, for instance, tend to be more biddable than the average dog.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2022

But there are plenty of examples and evidence of protocol meant to control the work environment and keep workers biddable.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2021

“Keep this biddable phrase for whispering into a nape from which the absent hair has just been swept.”

From The Guardian • Feb. 13, 2016

She could go to bed, and in the morning, every crumb would be gone, as if the man had a flock of birds or a parade of biddable ants on staff.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby