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- [glib]
- /glɪb/
- /ɡlɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [glib]
- /glɪb/
Definitions of glib word
- adjective glib readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers. 1
- adjective glib easy or unconstrained, as actions or manners. 1
- adjective glib Archaic. agile; spry. 1
- noun glib (of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow. 1
- adjective glib flippant, offhand 1
- adjective glib If you describe what someone says as glib, you disapprove of it because it implies that something is simple or easy, or that there are no problems involved, when this is not the case. 0
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Origin of glib
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; compare obsolete glibbery slippery (cognate with Dutch glibberig)
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Parts of speech for Glib
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glib popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for glib
adj glib
- loquacious — talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
- facile — moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality: facile fingers; a facile mind.
- artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- talkative — inclined to talk a great deal: One drink and she became very talkative.
adjective glib
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- convincing — If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- slick — smooth and glossy; sleek.
- pat — to strike lightly or gently with something flat, as with a paddle or the palm of the hand, usually in order to flatten, smooth, or shape: to pat dough into flat pastry forms.
Antonyms for glib
adj glib
- inarticulate — lacking the ability to express oneself, especially in clear and effective speech: an inarticulate public speaker.
- tongue-tied — unable to speak, as from shyness, embarrassment, or surprise.
- uncommunicative — not inclined to talk or disclose information; reserved; taciturn.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
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