Traits Of Effective Public Speakers

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun the quality of being fluent in speech but insincere or shallow

adjective glib

  • His glibness in public speaking impressed the audience.
  • She always relies on her glibness to get out of trouble.
  • I can't stand his glibness, he always thinks he knows everything.
  • The politician's glibness was like a mask hiding his true intentions.

adjective marked by ease and fluency in speaking or writing that often suggests insincerity or deceitfulness

  • His glib remarks during the meeting did not go unnoticed by the board members.
  • She always has a glib response ready whenever someone criticizes her.
  • Don't be so glib about the situation, it's serious!
  • His glib promises turned out to be empty words in the end.