If you describe what someone says as glib, you disapprove of it because it implies that something is simple or easy, or that there are no problems involved, when this is not the case.
[disapproval]
...the glib talk of 'past misery'.
Mr. Lewis takes an insufferably glib attitude toward it all.
Synonyms: smooth, easy, ready, quick More Synonyms of glib
gliblyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
We talk glibly of equality of opportunity.
glib in British English
(ɡlɪb)
adjectiveWord forms: glibber or glibbest
fluent and easy, often in an insincere or deceptive way
Derived forms
glibly (ˈglibly)
adverb
glibness (ˈglibness)
noun
Word origin
C16: probably from Middle Low German glibberich slippery
glib in American English
(glɪb)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈglibber or ˈglibbest
1.
done in a smooth, offhand fashion
2.
speaking or spoken in a smooth, fluent, easy manner, often in a way that is too smooth andeasy to be convincing
Derived forms
glibly (ˈglibly)
adverb
glibness (ˈglibness)
noun
Word origin
orig., slippery < or akin to Du glibberig, slippery, glibber, jelly
Examples of 'glib' in a sentence
glib
But that makes me sound a bit glib.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There is no glib answer to why suffering is part of the divine plan.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The glib answer was that the feeling was mutual.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We have seen people wrestle honestly with real issues rather than come out with glib answers or a party line.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The tapes offer no glib answers.
Christianity Today (2000)
It was just a glib comment.
The Sun (2008)
Well, that would be a bit glib.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The glib answer to the question'What makes a good restaurant?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The glib answer is that there cannot be, because it takes two to fight a war.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This may seem glib, but it is the way the game is played in many organizations.
Harris, Jean Everything You Need to Know for Success in Business (1990)
Lack of gravitas makes the musical interludes seem glib, rather than an ironic counterpoint to the action.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Sounds a bit glib to Stuart.
Alexander Masters STUART: A Life Backwards (2005)
There are moments, too, when either the dialogue or its delivery seems glib.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In that context, his prediction can be interpreted as an attempt to worry England rather than a glib comment.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
(adjective)
Definition
fluent and easy, often in an insincere or deceptive way
He is full of glib excuses for his past mistakes.a glib sales executive
Synonyms
smooth
a smooth-talking movie villain
easy
ready
quick
slick
a slick, suit-wearing detective
plausible
He was so plausible he conned us all.
slippery
fluent
He is fluent in Arabic, French and English.
suave
He is a suave, cool and cultured man.
artful
insincere
He found himself surrounded by insincere flattery.
fast-talking
smooth-tongued
Opposites
halting
,
sincere
,
hesitant
,
implausible
,
tongue-tied
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fluent
Definition
able to speak or write with ease
He is fluent in Arabic, French and English.
Synonyms
able to speak or write,
natural,
articulate,
clear,
easy,
ready,
flowing,
smooth
in the sense of insincere
Definition
pretending what one does not feel
He found himself surrounded by insincere flattery.