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Definition of glibness

glibness

/ˈɡlɪb.nəs/
glib · ness
Adverb:glibly
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Adjective:glib
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• noun

1

The quality of speaking or writing in a fluent, effortless, and voluble manner that is shallow, thoughtless, or insincere.

Example

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

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• Rhymes for glibness

• Nearby Words

glenelg
glib
glibly
glibness
glide
glider
gliding

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'glib' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'; 'glib' entered late 16th-century English from a Germanic root (akin to Low German 'glibberig' and Dutch 'glibberen'), originally meaning 'smooth and slippery' before shifting to describe smoothly fluent but shallow speech.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glibness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glibness
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