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glibness Antonyms

Opposite of glibness

Pinning down the opposite of glibness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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The quality of speaking or writing in a fluent, effortless, and voluble manner that is shallow, thoughtless, or insincere.

Usage Example

"The candidate's sincerity during the debate alienated voters who were looking for thoughtful, substantive answers to complex economic problems."

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sincerity
earnestness
Strong
depth
thoughtfulness
candor
inarticulateness

Similar words to glibness

Words similar to glibness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

slickness
smoothness
suavity
volubility
superficiality
shallowness
insincerity
flippancy
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