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   fac·ile

   /ˈfas(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial: "facile generalizations" Similar simplisticsuperficialoversimpleoversimplifiedschematicblack and whiteshallowpatglibslickjejunenaiveinformal:dime-storebubblegumOpposite thoroughprofound
   • ▪ (of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach: "a man of facile and shallow intellect"
   • 2. (especially of success in sports) easily achieved; effortless: "a facile victory" Similar effortlesseasyundemandingunexactingpainlesstrouble-freeunchallengedleisurelysimpleuncomplicatedstraightforwardelementaryinformal:easy-peasyas easy as pieas easy as falling off a logas easy as ABCa piece of cakechild's playkids' stuffa cinchno sweata doddlea breezea pushovermoney for old ropemoney for jamduck soupa snapa bludgeOpposite hard-won

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘easily accomplished’): from French, or from Latin facilis ‘easy’, from facere ‘do, make’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. facilely adverb
   • 2. facileness noun

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   The meaning of FACILE is easily accomplished or attained. How to use facile in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Facile.

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   FACILE definition: 1. A facile remark or theory is too simple and has not been thought about enough: 2. A facile…. Learn more.

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   concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually. adjective. performing adroitly and without effort. “a facile hand” synonyms: effortless. requiring or apparently requiring no effort. adjective. expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively.

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   Facile definition: moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality. See examples of FACILE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFACILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. easy to perform or achieve. 2. working or moving easily or smoothly. 3. without depth; superficial. a facile solution. 4. archaic. relaxed in manner; easygoing. Collins English Dictionary.

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   FACILE meaning: 1. A facile remark or theory is too simple and has not been thought about enough: 2. A facile…. Learn more.

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   1. quick in comprehension or action: a facile mind. 2. superficial; shallow: a facile answer to a hard question. 3. easily accomplished or attained: a facile performance.

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   Using or showing little effort and not sincere or profound; superficial. A facile solution, facile emotions. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Arrived at or presented without due care, effort, or examination; superficial. We don't need another facile solution to a complex problem. American Heritage.

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    Definition of facile adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFACILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    Meaning of facile – Learner’s Dictionary. facile. adjective. formal uk / ˈfæsaɪl / us / ˈfæsəl / Add to word list. A facile remark is too simple and has not been thought about enough. (Definition of facile from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of facile. in Chinese (Traditional) （言語或理論）輕率的，未經深思熟慮的…