Meaning & use

glib

adjective·Advanced

Speaking or spoken fluently and easily, but in a way that seems insincere or superficial.

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His glib excuse for being late fooled no one on the team.

The salesman gave a glib response to every question about the car's history.

A note on using this word

Glib is almost always critical, suggesting someone speaks too easily or confidently to be entirely trustworthy or thoughtful.

Words with a similar meaning

smooth-talkingfacile

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Words with an opposite meaning

sinceregenuine

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