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glibly
[glib-lee]
adverb
thoughtlessly or superficially, with pat answers or insincere talk.
His willingness and ability to glibly hold forth on various notions at a moment's notice earned him a reputation as shallow and untrustworthy.
Other 51Թ Forms
- unglibly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of glibly1
Example Sentences
The president of the United States is engaged in open and shameless corruption, defying the plain language of the Constitution and glibly defying the Supreme Court.
"I suppose we might glibly talk about transplants, but to know somebody has benefited from it to that degree does make it real and important."
It’s worth returning to Crystal’s monologue, in which he glibly calls that year’s Oscars “Sundance by the Sea.”
Johnson glibly defends his view as "pro-life," but in the context of his larger career, it's obvious he's just anti-sex.
When observers glibly talk about the Premier League being the 'best in the world', they often fail to explain what criteria they are using.
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