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- [glib]
- /glɪb/
- /ɡlɪb/
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- [glib]
- /glɪb/
Definitions of glibly word
- adjective glibly readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers. 1
- adjective glibly easy or unconstrained, as actions or manners. 1
- adjective glibly Archaic. agile; spry. 1
- noun glibly In a glib manner. 1
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Origin of glibly
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 Glibly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glibly 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
glibly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for glibly
adv glibly
- ably — Ably means skilfully and successfully.
- handily — skillfully; dexterously; expertly: to manage a boat handily.
- neatly — in a pleasingly orderly and clean condition: a neat room.
- smoothly — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
adverb glibly
- persuasively — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- fluently — spoken or written with ease: fluent French.
- convincingly — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
- slickly — smooth and glossy; sleek.
- expertly — In an expert manner; with great skill.
Antonyms for glibly
adv glibly
- awkwardly — lacking skill or dexterity. Synonyms: clumsy, inept; unskillful, unhandy, inexpert. Antonyms: deft, adroit, skillful, dexterous; handy.
- clumsily — awkward in movement or action; without skill or grace: He is very clumsy and is always breaking things.
- unskilful — not skillful; clumsy or bungling.
adverb glibly
- hesitantly — hesitating; undecided, doubtful, or disinclined.
- profoundly — penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.
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