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Glib (Adjective)

Having only superficial plausibility; "glib promises"; "a slick commercial".

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The politician's glib response to the question about economic reform did little to alleviate the concerns of the audience.
The infomercial's glib host made the product sound like a miracle cure, but the fine print told a different story.
The company's glib apology for the data breach was met with skepticism by the public.
The self-help book's glib advice to simply "think positive" and "follow your dreams" was dismissed by critics as overly simplistic.
The used car salesman's glib assurances about the vehicle's condition were later revealed to be false.

Marked by lack of intellectual depth; "glib generalizations"; "a glib response to a complex question".

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The politician's glib answer to the question about economic policy left many voters skeptical of her ability to lead.
His glib response to the professor's question about the implications of the novel's themes was met with a stern warning to think more critically.
The self-help book's glib advice to simply "follow your dreams" was unhelpful to readers struggling with real-world obstacles.
The glib generalizations about different cultures in the travel brochure were oversimplified and inaccurate.
The comedian's glib jokes about serious social issues fell flat with the audience, who were expecting more thoughtful commentary.