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credulously

 

[ ˈkrɛʤələsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

incredulously

In a credulous manner, showing a willingness to believe something without evidence or skepticism.

Synonyms

gullibly, naively, trustingly

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

credulously believe

To believe something too easily or readily, without critical thinking or questioning.

Synonyms

gullibly, naively, trustingly

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,609, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.