as in superficial
said or done in a way that lacks thought or is not sincere
The teen's glib remarks showed that she didn't care much about soccer. The presentation was criticized for its glib portrayal of a highly complex problem.
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Recent Examples of glib
Actually, tearjerkers, as a genre, are noble, albeit with a lousy reputation and a glib name for what is essentially an empathy machine that’s eager to streamline complicated emotions.
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
In one of the night’s most intense moments, the often glib Seth Rogen took the stage to accept the late Catherine O’Hara’s award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series.
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Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
There’s no shortage of stylish craft here and much to enjoy in the performances, but ultimately, Rosebush Pruning is too glib to work, leaving only an acrid aftertaste.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
In our culture, right now, people are very quick to be glib, and short, and not lean on the power of language.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
In one of the night’s most intense moments, the often glib Seth Rogen took the stage to accept the late Catherine O’Hara’s award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a comedy series.
—
Eve Batey,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
There’s no shortage of stylish craft here and much to enjoy in the performances, but ultimately, Rosebush Pruning is too glib to work, leaving only an acrid aftertaste.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
In our culture, right now, people are very quick to be glib, and short, and not lean on the power of language.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for glib
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
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For food companies, switching to another supplier or type of protein isn’t a superficial switch.
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Some suggest his superficial charm is giving a false picture of his political talents.
Adjective
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There really isn’t anything inappropriate about our relationship.
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Perhaps the way the fictional characters behave is inappropriate, but that's what made the show so funny.
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Families, longtime soccer fans and casual viewers mixed on the concourse, creating a festival atmosphere with chants, flags and interactive soccer activities on the field.
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That wistful undertow stems from Zimmerman’s casual acceptance of his advancing age.
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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