Synonyms for glib

Synonyms for (adj) glib

Synonyms: glib, glib-tongued, smooth-tongued

Definition: artfully persuasive in speech

Usage: a glib tongue; a smooth-tongued hypocrite

Similar words: persuasive

Definition: intended or having the power to induce action or belief

Usage: persuasive eloquence; a most persuasive speaker; a persuasive argument


Synonyms: slick, glib, pat

Definition: having only superficial plausibility

Usage: glib promises; a slick commercial

Similar words: plausible

Definition: apparently reasonable and valid, and truthful

Usage: a plausible excuse


Synonyms: glib

Definition: marked by lack of intellectual depth

Usage: glib generalizations; a glib response to a complex question

Similar words: superficial

Definition: concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

Usage: superficial similarities; a superficial mind; his thinking was superficial and fuzzy; superficial knowledge; the superficial report didn't give the true picture; only superficial differences


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