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Meaning of credulously
The primary meaning of "credulously" is to have a tendency to believe too readily and without enough evidence.
Etymology of credulously
The word "credulously" originates from the Latin "credulus," meaning believing, or ready to believe, which is derived from "credere," meaning to believe or trust.
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who accept information or ideas without sufficient scrutiny or skepticism.
Synonyms
gullibly
naively
trustingly
unquestioningly
blindly
ignorantly
foolishly
absurdly
ridiculously
laughably
preposterously
incredulously
unskeptically
uncritically
unquestionably
unthinkingly
thoughtlessly
carelessly
heedlessly
recklessly
impulsively
spontaneously
instinctively
intuitively
simply
easily
readily
willingly
enthusiastically
eagerly
confidently
assuredly
positively
certainly
undoubtedly
unquestionably
irrationally
illogically
unreasonably
senselessly
mindlessly
foolishly
stupidly
idiotically
moronically
imbecilically
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "credulously" as in a credulous manner, having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
- * It can also imply a lack of discernment or critical thinking in one's beliefs.
Usage Examples
- The tourist accepted the street performer's claims credulously, not realizing they were being scammed.
- * She listened credulously to the get-rich-quick scheme, eventually losing a significant amount of money.