glibly

[ glib-lee ]

adverb

1. 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 Words From

• un·glib·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of glibly¹

glib ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"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."

From BBC

It’s worth returning to Crystal’s monologue, in which he glibly calls that year’s Oscars “Sundance by the Sea.”

From Los Angeles Times

Johnson glibly defends his view as "pro-life," but in the context of his larger career, it's obvious he's just anti-sex.

From Salon

When observers glibly talk about the Premier League being the 'best in the world', they often fail to explain what criteria they are using.

From BBC

So their own political reputations were riding on the integrity of the 2022 elections, which Trump, glibly requesting thousands more votes, dismissed outright.

From Salon

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