Glib - English meaning

adjective

Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Usage examples:

He was being somewhat disingenuous as well as cynical

adjective

Slightly dishonest; not speaking the complete truth

Usage examples:

A disingenuous compliment

adjective

Ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.

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Facile generalizations

adjective

Easy or too easy; not needing effort

Usage examples:

He does not permit himself facile answers.

verb

Present participle of fast-talk

Usage examples:

He fast-talked his way into a powerful job.

adjective

Able to express oneself easily and articulately.

Usage examples:

A fluent speaker and writer on technical subjects

adjective

(of a person) able to speak a language easily and well, or (of a language) spoken easily and without many pauses

Usage examples:

She was fluent in french by the time she was five., he speaks fluent chinese., this job requires fl…

adjective

Not expressing genuine feelings.

Usage examples:

She flashed him an insincere smile

adjective

Not feeling, believing, or meaning something although you pretend to; not sincere

Usage examples:

An insincere promise/offer, there’s often a bit of insincerity in these speeches.

adjective

Tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Usage examples:

Never loquacious, sarah was now totally lost for words

adjective

Having the habit of talking a lot

adjective

Arranged in a tidy way; in good order.

Usage examples:

The books had been stacked up in neat piles

noun

A bovine animal.

abbreviation

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (the energy dissipated as heat by a person during minor physical activity, such as fidgeting or shivering, that does not involve a large expenditure of energy and is not perceived as exercise).

verb

Touch quickly and gently with the flat of the hand.

Usage examples:

He patted him consolingly on the shoulder

noun

A quick, light touch with the hand.

Usage examples:

Giving him a friendly pat on the arm, she went off to join the others

adjective

Simple and somewhat glib or unconvincing.

Usage examples:

There are no pat answers to these questions

adjective

(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.

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A plausible explanation

adjective

Possibly true; able to be believed

Usage examples:

A plausible excuse/explanation

adjective

Of little depth.

Usage examples:

Serve the noodles in a shallow bowl

noun

An area of the sea, a lake, or a river where the water is not very deep.

Usage examples:

To see for yourself, inspect the shallows at a pond or pool where the water is clear but also sport…

verb

(of the sea, a lake, or a river) become less deep over time or in a particular place.

Usage examples:

The boat ground to a halt where the water shallowed

adjective

Of or resembling silk, especially in being soft, fine, and lustrous.

Usage examples:

The fur felt silky and soft

adjective

Made of silk, or soft and smooth like silk

Usage examples:

A silky nightgown, silky fabrics

adjective

If you are silver-tongued, you are good at persuading people to do things.

adjective

Done or operating in an impressively smooth and efficient way.

Usage examples:

Rangers have been entertaining crowds with a slick passing game

noun

An oil slick.

Usage examples:

The slick is a serious threat to marine life

verb

Make (one's hair) flat, smooth, and glossy by applying water, oil, or gel to it.

Usage examples:

His damp hair was slicked back

adjective

Having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.

Usage examples:

Smooth flat rocks

verb

Give (something) a flat, regular surface or appearance.

Usage examples:

She smoothed out the newspaper

adverb

In a way that is without difficulties.

Usage examples:

The course of true love never did run smooth

adjective

(of a person) courteous and refined in manner.

Usage examples:

They are charming and urbane

adjective

Showing a high degree of refinement

adjective

Having an understanding of the world and showing experience and confidence

Usage examples:

Urbane conversation/pleasures, his urbane manners impressed me.

adjective

(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.

Usage examples:

A voluble game-show host

adjective

Speaking a lot, with confidence and enthusiasm

Usage examples:

She was a voluble, smart, funny interviewee., two people walked by having a voluble argument.