Use 'tamely' when describing someone, often an animal, that is very calm and obedient. The lioness approached the trainer tamely during the performance.
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Emotional Restraint
'Tamely' can imply someone is controlling their emotions and acting very subdued. Despite the insults, he reacted tamely, holding back his anger.
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Lack of Resistance
It also refers to people behaving in a way that shows little resistance to authority. After the new rules were set, the employees complied tamely.