Meaning: Speaking smoothly but insincerely or without careful thought.
Hindi: चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करने वाला
Synonyms: smooth-talking, slick, fluent, superficial
Antonyms: sincere, genuine, awkward
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 · IB ACIO 2023 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2022 T-1
glib in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the word: Glib
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Articulate
Correct Answer: Option 3 — "Articulate"
"Glib" means fluent and easy in speech, but often in a way that is insincere or shallow. The closest synonym is "Articulate", which means able to express thoughts clearly and effectively.
Both "glib" and "articulate" relate to smooth, fluent speech. However, "glib" carries a slightly negative connotation (superficially smooth), while "articulate" is more neutral/positive.
Why other options are wrong:
Option 1 "Sincere" — means genuine and honest. This is actually the OPPOSITE of glib (glib implies insincerity).
Option 2 "Forthright" — means direct and outspoken. Not a synonym; glib implies smoothness, not directness.
Option 4 "Dispassionate" — means no - IB ACIO 2023 T-1 Synonyms
Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
GlibAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Easy
Explanation:
Glib means speaking in a smooth, easy, and often insincere or superficial way (बहुत आसानी से, हल्के में, सतही रूप से बोलना).
• Implausible (असंभव या अविश्वसनीय): not believable.
• Easy (आसान, सहज): matches the sense of smooth or effortless, which is closest to "glib."
• Lethargy (आलस्य): lack of energy.
• Inarticulate (अस्पष्ट): unable to express oneself clearly.
So, Easy is the closest synonym to "glib" among the given options.
Examples
- “The salesman gave a glib response to avoid the tough question.”
glib – questions
What is the meaning of glib in Hindi?
glib means “चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करने वाला” in Hindi. In English: Speaking smoothly but insincerely or without careful thought.
What are the synonyms of glib?
Synonyms of glib: smooth-talking, slick, fluent, superficial.
What is the opposite of glib?
Antonyms of glib: sincere, genuine, awkward.
Has glib been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – glib has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1, IB ACIO 2023 T-1, SSC CHSL 2022 T-1.