Credulous Definition & Meaning
credulous
- adjective
- disposed to believe on little evidence; "the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous"
- showing a lack of judgment or experience; "so credulous he believes everything he reads"
"Credulous" in song lyrics
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"Not to believe, and yet too credulous!"
William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
Words that rhyme with credulous
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- What does credulous mean?
- disposed to believe on little evidence; "the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous" showing a lack of judgment or experience; "so credulous he believes everything he reads"
- What part of speech is credulous?
- Credulous is an adjective.
- How many definitions does credulous have?
- Credulous has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).