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
Not waste time on glib and self-flattering diversions.
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Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
The Hulu comedy Deli Boys opens with a glib take on the American dream.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
But the confidence and craftsmanship invested in Crash are, ultimately, the problem, because the infuriatingly contrived screenplay and hushed seriousness conspire to produce a risible portrait of complex social issues reduced to glib plot points.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Such a tried-and-true answer as tutoring may seem glib in the face of so many compounding challenges.
—Thomas Howell, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
The Hulu comedy Deli Boys opens with a glib take on the American dream.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
But the confidence and craftsmanship invested in Crash are, ultimately, the problem, because the infuriatingly contrived screenplay and hushed seriousness conspire to produce a risible portrait of complex social issues reduced to glib plot points.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Such a tried-and-true answer as tutoring may seem glib in the face of so many compounding challenges.
—Thomas Howell, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
Adjective
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In both cases, the criticism is not completely superficial.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
14 Apr. 2025
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The two who were shot suffered what police called superficial wounds and were hospitalized for their injuries.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mickey Rourke was removed from the Celebrity Big Brother UK house after further usage of inappropriate language.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lewin has insisted there was nothing inappropriate about this visit.—
Nick Tabor,
Curbed,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Retreat Linen Top and matching Mid-rise Shorts, both over 40 percent off, can be styled together for a polished resort outfit or worn separately with basics for casual, everyday wear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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If the weather promises to be nice, pull the picnic tables together for a casual potluck gathering full of everyone's favorite Easter food.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Glib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glib. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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