Synonyms for

Tame

Verb / teɪm / Another word for tame — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tame means not wild, not exciting, or not interesting.

Synonyms & similar words

tonedown chasten domesticize tamed domesticise subdue wild meek cultivate reclaim naturalize naturalise moderate domesticate domesticated docile gentle mild tamed subdued calm quiet meek controlled disciplined manageable tractable tamed broken trained submissive compliant yielding pliable

Synonyms by register

Formal

domesticated subdued disciplined controlled

Informal

broken in trained gentle docile

Literary

gentled harnessed yoked

Antonyms

wild untamed feral savage unruly rebellious fierce

Common collocations

  • tame the beast
  • tame the wild
  • tame a horse
  • tame a spirit
  • tame the land
  • tame the jungle
  • tame a pet

Word family

noun tamer
verb tame
adjective tame
adverb tamely

Usage note

The word 'tame' can be used literally for animals or figuratively for things like spirits or emotions. Be mindful of the context as it can imply a loss of natural spirit.

Example sentences

  1. The circus lion was once wild, but now it is tame.
  2. I like to eat tame foods like grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup.
  3. The party was tame compared to the wild one we had last year.
  4. I hope the dog is tame and won't bark at us.
  5. The rollercoaster was tame and not scary at all.

Quotes

  • You cannot tame a lion by feeding it grass.
  • I don't want to be tamed. I want to be wild.
  • The only thing that can possibly tame this lioness is a roaring fire and a glass of good champagne.

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