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glib

glib [ glib ] (comparative glib·ber, superlative glib·best)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. slick: fluent in a superficial or insincere way
a glib talker

2. superficial: shallow and lacking thought or preparation
a glib generalization

3. casual and relaxed: easy, unconcerned, and informal in attitude
a glib smile

[Late 16th century. Origin ?]

glib·ly adverb
glib·ness noun
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