Gullibly

/ˈɡʌləbli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner showing a tendency to believe things too easily; in a way that's easy to trick.

Etymology

From 'gullible' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly.' Traces back through 'gull' (to deceive) to possibly the gull bird, famous for being easy to catch.

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The shift from noun (gull the bird) to verb (to gull someone) to adjective (gullible) to adverb (gullibly) shows how one word can journey through all parts of speech!

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