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
Combine principles with experience Anyone can send out glib; motivational rubbish based on principles.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
No Good Deed has no such force to mitigate the glib jokes and exhausting, seemingly random left turns.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Nicholas Hunter goes from glib to gripping as Whizzer; Max Green adds a hilarious goofiness to unconventional psychiatrist Mendel; and Juno McQueen is flawless as Jason, often the wisest character onstage.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
The normally glib prime minister sounded angry and anxious.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
No Good Deed has no such force to mitigate the glib jokes and exhausting, seemingly random left turns.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
Nicholas Hunter goes from glib to gripping as Whizzer; Max Green adds a hilarious goofiness to unconventional psychiatrist Mendel; and Juno McQueen is flawless as Jason, often the wisest character onstage.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
The normally glib prime minister sounded angry and anxious.
—Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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Even seemingly superficial exchanges have deeper meaning. Need a break?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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What’s emanating out of her is this quiet, intense truth, coupled with this incredible, superficial vulnerability.—
William Earl,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Louden does and says things that are inappropriate in the film.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sánchez's bold look sent the internet into a frenzy, with many people feeling the attire was inappropriate for the occasion.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Even to a casual viewer, the waxing gibbous moon of Friday, Feb. 7 will appear unusual.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Never risking outright political statement, Salles exemplifies the casual commitment Hollywood admires as a mirror of its own glib engagement.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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