Synonyms for Glib

Definition of glib

adjective
  1. marked by lack of intellectual depth; "glib generalizations"; "a glib response to a complex question"
  2. having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial"
  3. artfully persuasive in speech; "a glib tongue"; "a smooth- tongued hypocrite"

5 synonyms found

Writing tips for "glib"

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"Glib" in song lyrics

See how glib is used in real songs:

  • "And extend him on a glib"
    Young Gunz — That's Right

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