simpleton
simpleton
Definition
sim·ple·ton (-tən)
noun
a person who is stupid or easily deceived; fool
Etymology: < simple, after proper names ending in -ton
simpleton
Synonyms
simpleton
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- mean: The fears of the sister have added to the weakness of the woman; but she is by no means a simpleton in general.
Adjective modifier
- little: You won't give it me, you little celibate simpleton.
- local: In fact the first person that Burke kills is the local simpleton who has discovered his secret.
- only: This has happened more than once, it will happen in the future and only simpletons can raise objections to it.
Noun used with modifier
simpleton Quotes
The revolutionary simpleton is everywhere.
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