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glib
adjective
Fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow; persuasive but lacking depth.
Intermediate - Known to most educated speakers
Etymology
Perhaps from Dutch glibberig "slippery." The word suggests words that slide out too easily—smooth but untrustworthy.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"His glib response failed to address the real issues."
- 2.
"The salesman's glib patter made her suspicious."
- 3.
"Beware of glib answers to complex questions."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
slicksuperficialsmoothfacileinsincere
Related Words
smooth-talkingpatflipshallow
Fun Fact
Glib sounds positive—fluent, articulate—but it's always negative. It describes words that come too easily, suggesting the speaker hasn't thought deeply or doesn't really mean what they say.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 4 letters (G, L, I, B)
Scrabble Value: 7 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "GL" at the start of words.
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