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glib

[/ɡlɪb/]
adjective
superficial, eloquente demais, falador
1. Speaking in a fluent or persuasive manner without being sincere or thoughtful; superficial
He gave a glib response to a serious question.
Ele deu uma resposta superficial a uma pergunta séria.
2. Smooth and slippery to the touch
The wet floor was glib and dangerous.
O chão molhado era escorregadio e perigoso.
NYC Slang
smooth talker, fast-talker
Synonyms
superficialslicksmooth-talkingfacileinsincereglibber
Antonyms
sincerethoughtfulgenuineseriousearnest

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superficial, falador, eloquente demais
Most common usage referring to insincere speech
Portugal
superficial, viscoso, escorregadio
More emphasis on slippery physical quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

glib tongue - língua afiada/eloquência vazia
glib answer - resposta evasiva/superficial
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