A glib salesman sold her a set of dishes that she did not want.
SYNONYM(S): voluble, smooth-tongued. See syn. under fluent. (Cf. ↑fluent)No one believed his glib excuses.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
glib´ly — glib «glihb», adjective, glib|ber, glib|best. 1. speaking or spoken smoothly and easily: »A glib salesman sold her a set of dishes that she did not want. SYNONYM(S): voluble, smooth tongued. See syn. under f … Useful english dictionary
glib — [ glıb ] adjective 1. ) a glib person speaks easily and confidently. This word shows that you do not trust the person or what they are saying: SMOOTH TALKING: His opponents say he is glib and deceitful. 2. ) a glib remark is made without careful… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
glib — glib·bery; glib·ly; glib·ness; glib; … English syllables
glib — [[t]glɪb[/t]] adj. glib•ber, glib•best 1) readily fluent, often superficially or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers[/ex] 2) easy or unconstrained: glib manners[/ex] • Etymology: 1585–95; cf. obs. glibbery slippery (c. D glibberig)… … From formal English to slang
flu´ent|ness — flu|ent «FLOO uhnt», adjective. 1. flowing smoothly or easily: »Long practice enabled the American to speak fluent French. 2. speaking or writing easily and rapidly: »a fluent speaker. Fluent children are often also good readers. 3. not fixed or… … Useful english dictionary
slick´ness — slick «slihk», adjective, verb, noun, adverb. –adj. 1. soft and glossy; sleek; smooth: »slick hair. 2. slippery; greasy: »a road slick with ice or mud. 3. Informal, Figurative … Useful english dictionary
glibness — glib·ness … English syllables
Glibness — Glib ness, n. The quality of being glib. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fluent — flu•ent [[t]ˈflu ənt[/t]] adj. 1) spoken or written with ease: fluent French[/ex] 2) able to speak or write smoothly, easily, or readily: fluent in three languages[/ex] 3) smooth; easy; graceful: fluent motion[/ex] 4) flowing or capable of… … From formal English to slang
flu´ent|ly — flu|ent «FLOO uhnt», adjective. 1. flowing smoothly or easily: »Long practice enabled the American to speak fluent French. 2. speaking or writing easily and rapidly: »a fluent speaker. Fluent children are often also good readers. 3. not fixed or… … Useful english dictionary
