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
Any extra trimmings would land somewhere between glib and sacrilegious.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl are both excellent: Hemsworth plays charming, glib dreamboat James Hunt, while Brühl plays Niki Lauda, a moody loner who resents Hunt’s flash.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Roman is confident that his glib ways and expertise in wheeling and dealing can offer the brothers a financial settlement.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Some might call such moments glib, a not-unfair label for Gunn.
—Jake Coyle, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl are both excellent: Hemsworth plays charming, glib dreamboat James Hunt, while Brühl plays Niki Lauda, a moody loner who resents Hunt’s flash.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Roman is confident that his glib ways and expertise in wheeling and dealing can offer the brothers a financial settlement.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
Some might call such moments glib, a not-unfair label for Gunn.
—Jake Coyle, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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Camacho’s sister, who placed the 911 call, had also been injured, suffering superficial cuts and bleeding from her mouth, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is not the time for superficial love.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The class counsel has argued that objectors are raising either points that were already decided, inappropriate for this forum, or unreasonable to address.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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But some former students recently accused Gabbard, whose name is on the high school gym floor, of inappropriate conduct.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Simple yet polished, the Anrabess Long Sleeve Midi Dress is perfect for a casual Thanksgiving feast or a fall day out on the town.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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