Glib

GRE 蓝宝 Barron

[编辑] 解释

adj. 流利圆滑的, 善辩的
［英］ adj. 流利圆滑的, 善辩的 ( speaking or spoken in a smooth, fluent, easy manner, often in a way that is hardly convincing)

adjective (glibber; glibbest)

Etymology: probably modification of Low German glibberig slippery
Date: 1584
1.
- a. marked by ease and informality ; nonchalant
- b. showing little forethought or preparation ; offhand <glib answers>
- c. lacking depth and substance ; superficial <glib solutions to knotty problems>
2. archaic smooth, slippery
3. marked by ease and fluency in speaking or writing often to the point of being insincere or deceitful <a glib politician>
? glibly adverb
? glibness noun