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- [guhl-uh-buh l]
- /ˈgʌl ə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [guhl-uh-buh l]
- /ˈgʌl ə bəl/
Definitions of gullibly word
- adjective gullibly easily deceived or cheated. 1
- noun gullibly In a gullible way or manner. 1
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Origin of gullibly
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; gull2 + -ible
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Parts of speech for Gullibly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gullibly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gullibly
adverb gullibly
- naively — having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
- credulously — In a credulous manner; believably.
- trusting — Law. of or relating to trusts or a trust.
- innocently — free from moral wrong; without sin; pure: innocent children.
- foolishly — In an unwise manner; stupidly.
Antonyms for gullibly
adverb gullibly
- astutely — of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis.
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