gulled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of gullednext
as in credulous

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gulled

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verb

past tense of gull
as in deceived
to cause to believe what is untrue we were gulled into believing that if we answered the e-mail, we'd somehow become millionaires, but instead we just got put on a list for junk mail

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulled
  1. credulous
  2. deceived
  3. gullible
  4. fooled
  5. susceptible
  6. trustful
Adjective
  • Such pronouncements have often elicited credulous reactions from Musk’s interviewers.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
  • His reflexive tendency to extend Lindsay the benefit of the doubt seemed both credulous and entirely rational.
    Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of credulous
Verb
  • Durin the Elder, faced with this dread nightmare, realizes he’s been deceived and takes off the Ring.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Honestly describing the role of AI builds trust and prevents the audience from feeling deceived.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of deceived
Adjective
  • Harper already has a gullible fool on the inside, ready to give a list of Pierpoint’s positions away.
    Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2024
  • But the gullible, easily-led and unintelligent — and the media — all fall for the lie.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of gullible
Verb
  • Don't be fooled by its glitzy bottle.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The only surprise is that Adar was so easily fooled and then stabbed to death.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of fooled
Adjective
  • Some years, of course, are more susceptible to genuine feelings of thanksgiving than others.
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The panther population was mostly decimated by hunting, according to the National Wildlife Federation, and remains susceptible to low genetic diversity, illnesses and habitat loss.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of susceptible
Adjective
  • Creating lasting, trustful relationships with clients takes patience, persistence, and a commitment to your values.
    Medhat Zaki, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Instead of dwelling on disappointments, view them as learning experiences that can refine your judgment in the future and be open to the potential for trustful connections.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of trustful
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