gullible
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for gullible, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Easily fooled, deceived, or persuaded to believe something untrue.
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Rare, literary or technical
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How to use gullible
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gullible enough to
gullible public
naive and gullible
Etymology
Likely from "gull" ("to trick, dupe") plus the adjective suffix "-ible."
Full origin of gullible →Frequently asked questions
What does “gullible” mean?
The word “gullible” means easily fooled, deceived, or persuaded to believe something untrue. In plain terms, too trusting — easily tricked or convinced of things that aren't true.
How do you pronounce “gullible”?
“Gullible” is pronounced GUH-lihbl (/ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “gullible” in a sentence?
Here is “gullible” used in a sentence: “He's gullible enough to believe almost any excuse.”
What part of speech is “gullible”?
“Gullible” is an adjective.
