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 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 The former college quarterback is glib, quick on his feet and meticulously organized. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glib
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glib
  1. superficial
  2. inappropriate
  3. casual
Adjective
  • Without that foundation, AI initiatives risk becoming superficial overlays on legacy infrastructure not designed to support them.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Commentary on his work often describes it as a critique of race or capitalism but gingerly avoids the more superficial observation that these behaviors have a resemblance to certain presentations of psychosis.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of superficial
Adjective
  • Pat is a little bit like an inappropriate uncle at a family gathering in the 1970s.
    — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Montana did not directly answer questions about the decision to choose BCBS over Allegiance and whether there was inappropriate contact among state officials.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of inappropriate
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  • Options are available for men and women, including insoles designed for casual comfort, exercise and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Your words may travel quickly today, so a pitch, invitation, post, or casual conversation could create useful momentum.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
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