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
  • Editors’ Picks Dornford-May is a convincing ingénue, by turns goofily girlish and stubbornly credulous.
    Houman Barekat, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The young men Mangum accused will never get back what her unfounded accusations and a credulous media landscape took from them.
    The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of credulous
Verb
  • The federal agency claims drivers were forced to use the accounts to get paid and were deceived about how to access their earnings, with Walmart threatening to fire workers who did not comply.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The dogs and the customs agents at Dulles Airport were not deceived.
    Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of deceived
Adjective
  • So be careful out there folks and don’t be gullible.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Big money, a gullible and clueless electorate, and a party (the Democrats) out of touch with reality are the major culprits.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of gullible
Verb
  • These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But don't be fooled its symbol, Capricorn is one of three earth signs.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fooled
Adjective
  • Guns are also less susceptible to rapid depreciation, though their value can depend on political and regulatory climates.
    Darryl Lyons, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Meunier holds its acidity in warmer temperatures and is less susceptible to frost, which is becoming a greater threat to grape growers.
    David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 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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