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Glib

Verb / glɪb / Another word for glib — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

using words in a smooth, easy way that is often insincere or shallow

Synonyms & similar words

glibtongued slick pat smoothtongued smooth-talking silver-tongued slick fluent persuasive artful eloquent facile voluble flippant superficial shallow insincere deceptive disingenuous false trite banal clichéd hackneyed

Example sentences

  1. He was glib in his excuses for being late.
  2. The politician's glib speech didn't convince me to vote for him.
  3. She was praised for her glib responses during the interview.
  4. His glib attitude toward the serious topic was offensive.
  5. The salesman's glib talk made me doubt his intentions.

Quotes

  • 'The best liar is he who makes the smallest amount of lying go the longest way.' - Samuel Butler
  • 'A glib tongue is the only grace needed to be elected.' - George Savile
  • 'The glibbest tongue is that which can speak nothing.' - John Ray

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