gullible
Translation
gullible, credulous, naive
Examples
He is so gullible he'll believe anything.
He is so gullible he'll believe anything.
The gullible tourist bought a fake watch.
The gullible tourist bought a fake watch.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) gullible to be easily deceived or tricked He is so gullible he'll believe anything.
Similar Words
Synonyms: naive, credulous, unsuspecting; Antonyms: skeptical, wary, cynical
Etymology
Derived from 'gull' (to fool or deceive) and the suffix '-ible' (capable of). The term 'gull' for a dupe appeared in the 16th century.
Memory Tips
Think of a seagull (a 'gull') that will swallow any piece of bread thrown its way without question.