credulous
English
Etymology
Originated in 1576, borrowed from Latin crēdulus (“that easily believes a thing, credulous”), from crēdō (“to believe”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kɹɛdjələs/, IPA(key): /ˈkɹɛdʒələs/
Synonyms
- naive, unworldly
- See also: Thesaurus:gullible
Antonyms
- incredulous
- noncredulous
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
excessively ready to believe things
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References
- credulous in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913. (etymology)
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