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What does gullible mean?

Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

Someone who is gullible is easily tricked because they are too trusting and don't think critically about what they are being told.

Here are some synonyms for gullible:

* Credulous

* Naive

* Unsuspecting

* Trusting

* Dupable

Example:

"The scammer was able to convince the gullible old woman to give him all her savings."

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