glib

• Diz-se de discurso ou pessoa que fala com fluência e facilidade, mas de forma insincera, superficial ou falsa. Pode também indicar alguém que fala demais e com esperteza, sem profundidade.

Describes speech or a speaker that is fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow.

1. Fluent but insincereC1formal

   Speaking or spoken in a smooth, fluent manner that is often too easy and lacks sincerity or depth.

   Fluente mas insincero

   • The politician gave a glib answer that avoided the real issue.
   • His glib promises sounded too good to be true.
   • She was put off by his glib and superficial charm.

   Sinônimosfacileoilysilver-tonguedslicksmoothsmooth-tonguedunctuous

   Antônimosdeepearnesthonestprofoundsincerethoughtful

2. Superficially simpleC1formal

   Describing something that is said or done in a way that seems too simple or easy, often ignoring complexity.

   Superficialmente simples

   • The article offered a glib solution to a very complex problem.
   • His glib analysis of the situation failed to consider the underlying causes.
   • Avoid making glib remarks about serious matters.

   Sinônimosfacileplausibleshallowsimplisticslicksmoothsuperficial

   Antônimosdeepprofoundseriousthoughtfulweighty