gullible

[ˈɡʌləbəl]

gullible Definition

easily fooled or deceived.

Using gullible: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gullible" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was so gullible that he believed everything his friends told him.

  • Example

    The con artist took advantage of her gullible nature.

  • Example

    Don't be so gullible as to believe everything you read on the internet.

gullible Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with gullible

  • a person who is easily fooled or deceived

    Example

    She's a gullible person who believes anything she hears.

  • a smile that shows a person is easily fooled or deceived

    Example

    He had a gullible smile on his face as he listened to the salesman's pitch.

  • a look that shows a person is easily fooled or deceived

    Example

    She gave him a gullible look, making him think he could get away with lying to her.

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Summary: gullible in Brief

'Gullible' [ˈɡʌləbəl] describes a person who is easily fooled or deceived. It is often used to warn against believing everything one hears or reads, as in 'Don't be so gullible as to believe everything you read on the internet.' Synonyms include 'naive' and 'unsuspecting,' while antonyms include 'skeptical' and 'distrustful.'

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