Glib Definition
glĭb
glibber, glibbest
adjective
glibber, glibbest
Done in a smooth, offhand fashion.
Webster's New World
Given to or characterized by fluency of speech or writing that often suggests insincerity, superficiality, or a lack of concern.
Criticized him for being glib about something so serious.
American Heritage
Speaking or spoken in a smooth, fluent, easy manner, often in a way that is too smooth and easy to be convincing.
Webster's New World
Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.
Wiktionary
Artfully persuasive in nature.
A glib tongue; a glib speech.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- slick
- pat
- smooth-tongued
- glib-tongued
- facile
noun
Other Word Forms of Glib
Noun
Singular:
glib
Plural:
glibsAdjective
Base Form:
glib
Comparative:
glibber
Superlative:
glibbestOrigin of Glib
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Compare Old English and dialect lib to castrate, geld, Danish dialect live, Low German and Old Dutch lubben.
From Wiktionary
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Possibly of Low German origin ghel-2 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Probably modification of Low German glibberig (slippery).
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From Irish glib.
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