1. I-adjective (keiyoushi)

   gentle; quiet; mild; meek; obedient; docile; well-behaved; tame

   Usually written using kana alone

   牛は大きくて、おとなしく見えました。

2. quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober

   Usually written using kana alone

Also written 温和しい【おとなしい】otonashii