gullibly

/ˈɡʌlɪbli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a trusting or credulous manner; easily deceived

“She invested in the scheme, gullibly thinking it would make her rich.”

2. adverb

credulously or trusting of someone or something

“He gullibly believed his friend’s outlandish story.”

Synonyms

  • credulously
  • naively
  • trustingly

Antonyms

  • prudently
  • skeptically