What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gullible
Example
He was so gullible that he fell for the scam artist's lies. [gullible: adjective]
Example
She is too gullible to realize that her friend is taking advantage of her. [gullible: adjective]
credulous
Example
The salesman took advantage of his credulous nature and sold him a faulty product. [credulous: adjective]
Example
She was so credulous that she believed everything her friends told her without questioning it. [credulous: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gullible is more commonly used than credulous in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gullible and credulous?
Both gullible and credulous are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
