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glibly Definition


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glib
adj
    glibber, glibbest
    1. derog
      Speaking or spoken readily and persuasively, but neither sincere nor reliable.
      Example: glib politicians
      Example: glib explanations
      Thesaurus: talkative, talky, voluble, loquacious, fluent, articulate, gabby, facile, suave, insincere, fast-talking, slick, slippery, artful, ingratiating.
Derivative: glibly
adverb
    Derivative: glibness
    noun
      Etymology: 16c: compare Dutch glibberig slippery.



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