Difference between Credulous and Naive

What is the difference between Credulous and Naive?

Credulous as an adjective is excessively ready to believe things; gullible. while Naive as an adjective is lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Excessively ready to believe things; gullible.

Example sentence: When people are bewildered they tend to become credulous.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement.Produced in a simple, childlike style, deliberately rejecting sophisticated techniques.

Example sentence: It's a naive domestic Burgundy without any breeding, but I think you'll be amused by its presumption.

We hope you now know whether to use Credulous or Naive in your sentence.