kruh-DOO-lih-tee
(noun) A tendency to believe things too easily or readily.
Scammers often rely on the credulity of their victims to succeed.
Fun Fact
While “credulity” might sound like a compliment, it’s rarely used that way. It often appears in critiques of conspiracy theories or scams, highlighting the fine line between open-mindedness and gullibility.
kwoh-TID-ee-un
(adjective) Of or occurring every day; commonplace or ordinary.
Even in her quotidian routine, she found beauty in the small, steady rhythms of life.
From Latin quotidianus, meaning “daily,” derived from quotidie—“each day.”
Fun Fact
Though quotidian literally means “daily,” it’s often used with a poetic twist—to highlight the quiet magic in the mundane. Writers like Virginia Woolf and James Joyce found inspiration in everyday details, revealing depth in what most people overlook. Psychologists even say that noticing quotidian pleasures—like morning light or a shared laugh—boosts long-term happiness by grounding us in simple, repeatable joys.
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