Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
credulous
adjective
/ˈkrɛdʒ.ə.ləs/
Definition
Having a tendency to be too ready to believe something, often without sufficient evidence.
Examples
- She was so credulous that she believed every rumor she heard.
- His credulous nature made him an easy target for scams.
- The credulous audience accepted the magician’s tricks as real magic.
Meaning
Credulous means being easily fooled or tricked because of a readiness to believe.
Synonyms
- Gullible
- Naive
- Overtrusting
- Trusting
- Impressionable
