tamer

ADJECTIVE

domesticated, compliant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

docile gentle harmless manageable mild subdued

STRONG

acclimatized bridled broken busted civilized cultivated disciplined habituated harnessed muzzled overcome trained yoked

WEAK

amenable biddable domestic fearless gentle as a lamb housebroken kindly meek obedient pliable pliant submissive tractable unafraid unresisting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

harsh rough violent

WEAK

bright exciting interesting unmanageable untamed wild

ADJECTIVE

dull, uninteresting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bland bloodless boring feeble mild weak

STRONG

diluted limp

WEAK

boiled down conventional flat halfhearted humdrum insipid lifeless monotonous prosaic routine spiritless tedious unexciting uninspiring vapid wearisome white-bread without punch

Antonyms

STRONGEST

able strong

WEAK

bright exciting interesting unmanageable untamed violent wild

Example Sentences

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Looking ahead: “The catch-up consumer spending and inflation data for October and November paint a picture of robust consumer spending amid tamer inflation,” Kathy Bostjancic, Nationwide chief economist, said in a note to clients.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

Its energy plan last year unveiled a tamer goal: it wants nuclear power to provide 20% of its electricity needs by 2040.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The fact of the matter is Lowe was operating in extreme circumstances, while Bullock’s outlook is far tamer and guidance would be useful and well-received.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Erica Petrocelli, formerely Musetta in the Kosky “Bohème,” toned it down theatrically in this far tamer production, but vocally she let rip.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Their fire whirled around him, danced with him but never hurt him: Dustfinger the tamer of flames, the man who breathed sparks, the friend of fire.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke