Word meaning
gullible
adjective · GUL-ih-bul
What does gullible mean?
Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
Gullible in a sentence
“The gullible tourist paid twenty dollars for a "genuine" gold watch.”
Synonyms for gullible
- naive
- credulous
- trusting
How to remember gullible
- Say it out loud a few times: GUL-ih-bul.
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