adj. glib·ber, glib·best 1. Performed with a natural, offhand ease: was fascinated by his unfailingly glib conversation. 2. Given to or characterized by fluency of speech or writing that often suggests insincerity, superficiality, or a lack of concern: criticized him for being glib about something so serious. [Possibly of Low German origin; see ghel-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] glibly adv. glibness n. |
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