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
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