gullible

/ˈɡʌləbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡʌləbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgə-lə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

gullible — adjective

  • gulliblepositive
  • more gulliblecomparative
  • most gulliblesuperlative

1. too ready to trust what people say, so you can be fooled very easily

1.形容詞C1
釋義

too ready to trust what people say, so you can be fooled very easily

例句

Everyone knew Niran was gullible enough to trust the fake prize email.

pattern: gullible enough to + verb

A street seller spotted the gullible tourist and doubled the price.

collocation: gullible tourist

同義詞
  • naive

    broader word for lacking experience, not only for being tricked

  • credulous

    more formal and especially about believing unlikely claims

  • trusting

    often more positive and does not always imply being deceived

反義詞
  • skeptical

    questions what it is told before believing it

  • wary

    careful because it expects possible trouble or deceit

文法句型

be gullible

be gullible enough to + verb

gullible + noun

用法筆記

Often used when someone believes stories, promises, or warnings too quickly. It commonly appears in situations involving scams, tricks, or exaggerated claims, and it often carries mild criticism rather than warm praise.