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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

n.

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

  • celibate: You won't give it me, you little celibate simpleton.
  • village: For the first time brawny Sanjay Dutt is seen as a village simpleton wearing a dhoti.