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GLIB

(adj.sat, verb, adj., noun)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Glib.

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Glib - as an adjective satellite

Marked by lack of intellectual depth

Example: "Glib generalizations"

Having only superficial plausibility

Example: "Glib promises"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pat5slick11

Artfully persuasive in speech

Example: "A glib tongue"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
glib-tonguedsmooth-tongued

Glib - as a verb

To make glib.

To castrate; to geld; to emasculate.

Glib - as an adjective

Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow.

Smooth or slippery.

Example: "A sheet of glib ice"

Artfully persuasive but insincere in nature; smooth-talking, honey-tongued, silver-tongued.

Example: "A glib tongue; a glib speech"

Glib - as a noun

A mass of matted hair worn down over the eyes, formerly worn in ireland.

Example Sentences

"He was known for his glib responses to difficult questions."
"The politician's glib promises turned out to be empty."
"She always had a glib excuse for her mistakes."
"His glib remarks offended many people at the party."
"The salesman's glib talk convinced me to buy the product."
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Word Game Points

Is GLIB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glib is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLIB has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GLIB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glib is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLIB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GLIB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glib is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLIB has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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