Glib ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Glib ( adjective )

1. Speaking or spoken in a smooth, fluent, and insincere manner.
2. Showing little or no preparation; offhand.

Origin:

From middle english glibbe, gilb, from old english glīfe, glīb, from proto-germanic *glībaz ("smooth, slippery"), from proto-indo-european *gleyb- ("to slide, glid.e")

Examples:

1. He gave a glib explanation for his absence.
2. The salesman"s glib pitch didn"t impress me.
3. She had a glib tongue and could talk her way out of any situation.
4. He had a glib tongue and easily convinced people to buy his product.
5. I didn't trust him because of his glib attitude.

(As an adverb)

Glib ( adverb )

1. Speaking or spoken in a smooth, fluent, and insincere manner.
2. Showing little or no preparation; offhand.

Origin:

From middle english glibbe, gilb, from old english glīfe, glīb, from proto-germanic *glībaz ("smooth, slippery"), from proto-indo-european *gleyb- ("to slide, glid.e")

Examples:

1. He gave a glib explanation for his absence.
2. The salesman"s glib pitch didn"t impress me.
3. She had a glib tongue and could talk her way out of any situation.
4. He had a glib tongue and easily convinced people to buy his product.
5. I didn't trust him because of his glib attitude.