Credulously: meaning, definitions and examples
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credulously
[ ˈkrɛʤələsli ]
incredulously
In a credulous manner, showing a willingness to believe something without evidence or skepticism.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She looked at the magician incredulously as he made the rabbit disappear.
- The students listened credulously to the outlandish story about aliens.
- He accepted the offer credulously, without questioning the terms.
credulously believe
To believe something too easily or readily, without critical thinking or questioning.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She credulously believed the email claiming she had won a million dollars.
- He credulously believes everything he reads on the internet.
Translations
Translations of the word "credulously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 credulamente
🇮🇳 विश्वासपूर्वक
🇩🇪 leichtgläubig
🇮🇩 dengan mudah percaya
🇺🇦 довірливо
🇵🇱 łatwowiernie
🇯🇵 容易に信じて
🇫🇷 crédulement
🇪🇸 credulamente
🇹🇷 safça
🇰🇷 쉽게 믿으며
🇸🇦 بسهولة تصديق
🇨🇿 důvěřivě
🇸🇰 dôverčivo
🇨🇳 轻信地
🇸🇮 lahkoverno
🇮🇸 auðtrúa
🇰🇿 сенгіштікпен
🇬🇪 მარტივად მრწამსი
🇦🇿 asanca inanaraq
🇲🇽 credulamente
Word origin
The word 'credulously' is derived from the adjective 'credulous', which comes from the Latin word 'credulus' meaning 'easily deceived'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'credulously'. The concept of being credulous has been discussed in various philosophical and psychological contexts, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and skepticism in the evaluation of information and beliefs.
See also: credulousness.