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gullible (being too willing to believe)
- Really your organs of wonder and credulity are easily excited:Chapter 18 (89% in)
credulity = gullibility (being too willing to believe)
- From the bosom of his robe he then produced a casket, opened it and showed magnificent bracelets and earrings; she acted astonishment and admiration; kneeling, he laid the treasure at her feet; incredulity and delight were expressed by her looks and gestures; the stranger fastened the bracelets on her arms and the rings in her ears.Chapter 18 (17% in)
- I warn you of incredulity beforehand.Chapter 25 (65% in)
There are no more uses of "credulous" in Jane Eyre.
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