Credible and Credulous

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Credible adjective - (a common but incorrect usage where `credulous' would be appropriate) credulous.

Usage example: “she was not the... credible fool he expected”

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Credulous and credible are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Credulous" instead an adjective "Credible".

Credulous adjective - Disposed to believe on little evidence.

Usage example: the gimmick would convince none but the most credulous

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Credible and credulous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Credible" instead an adjective "Credulous".

Nearby Words: credulity, credulously

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