credulous

Meanings

Adjective

disposed to believe on little evidence
- "the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous"

Adjective Satellite

showing a lack of judgment or experience
- "so credulous he believes everything he reads"

Adj

Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.
Believed too readily.

Origin / Etymology

Originated in 1576, borrowed from Latin crēdulus (“that easily believes a thing, credulous”), from crēdō (“to believe”).

Synonyms

born yesterday, credulous, fleeceable, fresh off the boat, green, gullible, naif, naive, unworldly, wide-eyed

Antonyms

incredulous

Scrabble Score: 12

credulous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
credulous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
credulous is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

credulous is a valid Words With Friends word