adj

credulous

Credulous (adj) means Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

adj

Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

Believed too readily.

Easily confused with

credible →

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Etymology

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

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

What is the meaning of credulous?

"credulous" (adj) means excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

What are the different meanings of credulous?

"credulous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Excessively ready to believe things; gullible; 2. Believed too readily.