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glibness

American

[glib-nis] / ˈglɪb nɪs /

noun

the quality of being easily fluent, especially in a way that is thoughtless, superficial, or insincere.

There's a certain glibness that comes with trying to package big, complex ideas and distill them into very consumable chunks.
After a while her glibness makes you wonder if you can trust her.

Etymology

Origin of glibness

glib ( def. ) + -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Glibness aside, there is a powerful, belligerent urgency animating Crispin's quest: Can art save your life?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2015

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