Gullible

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌləbəl/

Definitions of gullible

adjective easily deceived or tricked

Example Sentences

A1 She is so gullible that she believes everything she reads online.

A2 The scam artist took advantage of the gullible tourists by selling them fake souvenirs.

B1 It's important to be cautious of scams, especially for those who are gullible and easily fooled.

B2 Despite being well-educated, he can still be gullible when it comes to trusting others too easily.

C1 The con artist preyed on the gullible nature of his victims, manipulating them for financial gain.

C2 Her gullible tendencies made her an easy target for persuasive salespeople who took advantage of her trust.

Examples of gullible in a Sentence

formal It is unwise to take advantage of someone who is gullible.

informal Don't be so gullible, you need to be more skeptical.

slang She's so gullible, she'll believe anything you tell her.

figurative The salesman saw the gullible look in his eyes and knew he could easily make a sale.

Grammatical Forms of gullible

• past tense: gullibled
• plural: gullibles
• comparative: more gullible
• superlative: most gullible
• present tense: gullibles
• future tense: will be gullible
• perfect tense: have been gullible
• continuous tense: being gullible
• singular: gullible
• positive degree: gullible
• infinitive: to be gullible
• gerund: being gullible
• participle: gullibled

Origin and Evolution of gullible

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gullible' originated from the verb 'gull', which means to deceive or cheat. It is believed to have stemmed from the noun 'gull', referring to a person who is easily deceived.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gullible' has come to specifically describe someone who is easily tricked or manipulated, with a connotation of naivety or lack of critical thinking skills.