Glib: meaning, definitions and examples

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glib

 

[ ษกlษชb ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

conversation

Showing a casual and offhand manner; not serious.

Synonyms

flippant, slick, smooth

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his glib remarks during meetings.
  • She had a glib response to every question.
Context #2 | Adjective

speech

Speaking in a smooth, easy way that may not be sincere.

Synonyms

deceptive, insincere, superficial

Examples of usage

  • The politician gave a glib speech about the economy.
  • I don't trust his glib promises.
Context #3 | Noun

language

Readiness and fluency in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or thought.

Synonyms

articulateness, eloquence, fluency

Examples of usage

  • Her glibness in conversation made it hard to take her seriously.
  • The salesman's glib talk convinced many customers to buy.

Translations

Translations of the word "glib" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น eloquente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewandt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fasih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐัะฝะพะผะพะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ elokwentny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›„ๅผใช (ใ‚†ใ†ในใ‚“ใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉloquent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elocuente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท akฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์ฐฝํ•œ (yuchanghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุตูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝmluvnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝreฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›„่พฉ็š„ (xiรณngbiร n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgovoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฆlskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตัˆะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒ™แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dilavษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ elocuente

Etymology

The word 'glib' originated from the Old English word 'glฤซbban', meaning to charm or deceive. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the idea of speaking smoothly and fluently, often with insincerity. The negative connotation of being glib developed as a result of the association with superficiality and lack of depth in speech or conversation.

See also: glibly.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,083, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.