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cred·u·lous

(kr

-l

s) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Disposed to believe too readily; gullible.
Arising from or characterized by credulity. See Usage Note at credible.

ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin crdulus, from crdere, to believe; see kerd- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
credu·lous·ly(Adverb), credu·lous·ness(Noun)

Thesaurus: synonyms for credulous

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