glib

adjective

Definition of glibnext
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 But in Nolan’s hands, and Damon’s, the character is no glib trickster. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026 Every sentence arrives polished into bite-size emotional shorthand—ridiculous, slightly glib, but not entirely wrong. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026 In lesser hands, that tonal balancing act could feel glib or exploitative. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 May 2026 Mayor Mamdani’s glib campaign goal of abolishing the fares on buses for everyone makes a lot less sense than cutting bus and subway fares for the New Yorkers who actually need it most. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for glib
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
  1. superficial
  2. inappropriate
  3. casual
Adjective
  • In the 2030s, aging party leaders living in rarefied Zhongnanhai compounds may look out and see superficial stability.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
  • While the two people in the vehicle were attempting to exit the vehicle though the front passenger door, the 17-year-old sustained a superficial gunshot wound to his buttock.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of superficial
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  • The Portland Trail Blazers fired new play-by-play television broadcaster Braiden Bell on Thursday when past inappropriate social media posts resurfaced just hours after the team announced his hiring.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Sheriff’s officials said, investigators as of Thursday had not uncovered evidence indicating Chen had inappropriate physical contact with a child.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of inappropriate
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  • This most recent collection from McCartney features a massive array of differing styles ranging from casual to chic and formal, with Stern’s choice of the elegant bodice an excellent one for the Albie Awards.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Physicality presents technical challenges to audio recording, and wit—primarily achievable by coming up with lots of ideas in advance—quickly becomes alienating in a casual setting.
    — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of casual

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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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