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US
/ˈkɹɛdʒəɫəs/
]
[ UK /kɹˈɛdjʊləs/ ]
[ UK /kɹˈɛdjʊləs/ ]
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
How To Use credulous In A Sentence
- An incredulous snort came from Chris, and I gave him dirty look that silenced him up.
- The doctor looked at the medication I'd been given and shook his head with a slightly incredulous look.
- "Why?" he asks, shaking his head and smiling incredulously.
- This may be because the credulousness that goes hand in hand with little experience allows one to fall in love merely with appearances, and winter is beautiful. The Fire We Tend Against Winter
- I'm sorry, but I don't buy about 90% of what this writer credulously relates.
- For instance, if you search for the term reiki on Dr. Oz's website, you'll find credulous articles by Lisa Oz (Dr. Oz's wife) saying things like this: ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science
- And no one, apart from the most credulous romantic, believed him.
- A peculiarly subtle expression haunts the lower part, sensual and incredulous, like that of a man tasting good Bordeaux with half a fancy it has been somewhat too long uncorked. Virginibus Puerisque and other papers
- Ayhia watched incredulously as the Hinsef gathered together in a huddle, apparently to discuss what to do with her, though she couldn't hear them so she couldn't be sure.
- Mary is so credulous that she may readily accept any excuse you make.
