Definition

Able to be tricked or misled; easily fooled.

Example

Some people are deceivable and believe everything they hear without questioning it.

Conversation

I can't believe he tricked her like that.

Yeah, some people are just so deceivable.

It's hard to tell who you can really trust these days.

True, I guess we all have to be a bit more careful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deceivable → It is formed from "deceive" (from Latin "decipere", meaning to ensnare or take in) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "deceivable" means capable of being deceived or misled.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'deceive' which means to mislead, and remember that 'deceivable' refers to something that can be misled.

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