Meaning & use

tamed

adjective·Everyday

Made gentle, obedient, or safe to be around, especially after previously being wild.

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The once-wild horse was fully tamed after months of patient training.

Her fiery temper had been tamed by years of meditation and therapy.

A note on using this word

Used literally for animals and figuratively for strong emotions, habits, or unruly situations.

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