credulous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective disposed to believe on little evidence
    • the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous
  2. adjective satellite showing a lack of judgment or experience
    • so credulous he believes everything he reads

WordNet

Cred"u*lous adjective
Etymology
L. credulus, fr. credere. See Creed.
Definitions
  1. Apt to believe on slight evidence; easly imposed upon; unsuspecting. Landor.
    Eve, our credulous mother. Milton.
  2. Believed too readily. Obs. Beau & Fl.

Webster 1913