credulous
/ˈkredʒələs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkredʒələs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkre-jə-ləs/ (ame, mw)
credulous — adjective
- credulouspositive
- more credulouscomparative
- most creduloussuperlative
1. too quick to accept doubtful stories as true, so other people can deceive you ea
too quick to accept doubtful stories as true, so other people can deceive you easily.
Harper was credulous enough to send money after one sad email.
be credulous enough to + verb
A credulous tourist bought a fake map from a man outside the station.
a credulous + noun
Many credulous shoppers bought the bracelet after the seller claimed it had magical powers.
Bilal sounded credulous when he repeated every rumor from the group chat.
Maeve was too credulous to check the facts before sharing the scam online.
- gullible
stronger and more openly critical; often suggests someone is very easy to fool
- naive
often points to lack of experience or worldly judgment, not just easy belief
- trusting
milder and sometimes positive; focuses on believing in people's good intentions
- trustful
close in meaning but less common than 'trusting' and slightly more literary in tone
- skeptical
questions claims and wants proof before believing them
- wary
emphasizes caution and readiness for possible danger or dishonesty
- discerning
suggests good judgment and an ability to notice what is genuine
文法句型
a credulous + noun
be credulous enough to + verb
用法筆記
Usually used critically, not approvingly. It often describes someone who accepts stories, promises, or sales claims without checking whether they are true.