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- Dictionaryfacile/ˈfasʌɪl/
adjective
- 1. ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial: "facile generalizations" Similar Opposite
- 2. (especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless: "a facile seven-lengths victory" Similar Opposite
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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.
The meaning of FACILE is easily accomplished or attained. How to use facile in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Facile.
If someone does something easily, or shows ease, it is described as facile in a good way, but if someone takes the easy way out and shows a lack of thought or care, it is facile in a bad way. While it is a lovely sounding French word, facile is both a compliment and an insult depending on how it's used.
facilely (ˈfacilely) adverb. facileness (ˈfacileness) noun. Word origin. C15: from Latin facilis easy, from facere to do. facile in American English. (ˈfæsɪl ) adjective. 1. not hard to do or achieve; easy. 2. acting, working, or done easily, or in a quick, smooth way; fluent; ready.
Facile definition: moving, acting, working, proceeding, etc., with ease, sometimes with superficiality. See examples of FACILE used in a sentence.
FACILE meaning: 1. A facile remark or theory is too simple and has not been thought about enough: 2. A facile…. Learn more.
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.