Synonyms for glib

Grammar : Adj

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Phonetic Transcription : glɪb

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Définition of glib

Origin : 1590s, "smooth and slippery," possibly a shortening of obsolete glibbery "slippery," which is perhaps from Low German glibberig "smooth, slippery," from Middle Low German glibberich, from or related to glibber "jelly." Of words, speakers, etc., from c.1600. Related: Glibly; glibness.

adj slick, smooth-talking

Example sentences :

She evidently did not relish his glib talk about the university.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

By that most glib and specious explanation Cynthia was convinced.
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

But he did not look as if the message was one which he could deliver with a glib tongue.
Extract from : « The O'Ruddy » by Stephen Crane

In the most perfunctory and glib manner I gave the Royal Toast.
Extract from : « The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol 2 (of 2) » by Harry Furniss

There are questions that the glib unbeliever may ask that we can not answer.
Extract from : « The Hunters of the Ozark » by Edward S. Ellis

They will hold to a glib falsehood with a temerity that nothing can shake.
Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest

Her Italian, to an unaccustomed ear, was exactly as glib as theirs.
Extract from : « Jerry » by Jean Webster

Her Italian, to an unaccustomed ear, was exactly as glib as theirs.
Extract from : « Jerry Junior » by Jean Webster

He replied with glib promptness, with a passage from Beowulf.
Extract from : « Jerry Junior » by Jean Webster

He was civil, however, and glib in French with a South-German accent.
Extract from : « A Soldier of the Legion » by C. N. Williamson

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