- simpleton sim·ple·ton n
- ['sɪmplt(ə)n]
old semplicione (-a), sempliciotto (-a)
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simpleton sim·ple·ton n
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sim·ple·ton — /ˈsımpəltən/ noun, pl tons [count] old fashioned : someone who is not very intelligent or who does not have or show good sense or judgment The instructions were so complicated I felt like a complete simpleton … Useful english dictionary
Simpleton — Sim ple*ton, n. [Cf. F. simplet, It. semplicione.] A person of weak intellect; a silly person. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
simpleton — sim|ple|ton [ˈsımpəltən] n old fashioned [Date: 1600 1700; Origin: simple + ton (probably as in names like Washington)] someone who has a very low level of intelligence … Dictionary of contemporary English
simpleton — sim|ple|ton [ sımpltən ] noun count OLD FASHIONED someone who is not very intelligent and knows little about the world … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
simpleton — sim·ple·ton … English syllables
simpleton — sim•ple•ton [[t]ˈsɪm pəl tən[/t]] n. a foolish or silly person • Etymology: 1640–50 … From formal English to slang
