abderite Definition
a foolish or gullible person.
Using abderite: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abderite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was an abderite who fell for the scam.
Example
Don't be an abderite and believe everything you hear.
abderite Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with abderite
Abderian laughter
laughter at something foolish or absurd
Example
The audience broke into Abderian laughter at the comedian's silly jokes.
Abderian logic
faulty or illogical reasoning
Example
His argument was based on Abderian logic and didn't make any sense.
Abderian wit
humor that is foolish or absurd
Example
The play was full of Abderian wit and had the audience laughing throughout.
Origins of abderite
from Abdera, a city in ancient Thrace, known for its foolish inhabitants
Summary: abderite in Brief
An 'abderite' [ˈæbdəraɪt] is a foolish or gullible person. The term comes from Abdera, a city in ancient Thrace known for its foolish inhabitants. Synonyms include 'simpleton,' 'dupe,' 'fool,' and 'idiot.' Phrases like 'Abderian laughter' and 'Abderian logic' use the term to denote something foolish or illogical.
