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Definition of Credulous
1. Adjective. Disposed to believe on little evidence. "The gimmick would convince none but the most credulous"
Also: Naif, Naive, Trustful, Trusting
Derivative terms: Credulity, Credulousness
Antonyms: Incredulous
2. Adjective. Showing a lack of judgment or experience. "So credulous he believes everything he reads"
Definition of Credulous
1. a. Apt to believe on slight evidence; easily imposed upon; unsuspecting.
Definition of Credulous
1. Adjective. Excessively ready to believe things; gullible. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Credulous
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Credulous
Literary usage of Credulous
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1814)
"... that he had been too credulous ; for all ... They were happily fo credulous
as to take my word, and we went on till •we came to a well, ..."
2. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon (1887)
"... I shall not presume to describe the horrid sounds and fiery apparitions which
were presented to the senses or the imagination of the credulous aspirant ..."
3. Notes and Queries by Martim de Albuquerque (1861)
"France must be received with caution. Pepys was very ignorant of foreign matters,
and very credulous.” But Evelyn was little given to hoax ..."
4. Extracts from a Journal by Basil Hall (1824)
"He was a deep speculator also in the mines, and being very credulous on every
subject, was easily led astray, and pillaged by profligate agents, ..."
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