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   facile

   /ˈfasʌɪl/

   adjective

   • 1. 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 sport) easily achieved; effortless: "a facile seven-lengths 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

   Scrabble Points: 11

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

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   1. not hard to do or achieve; easy. 2. acting, working, or done easily, or in a quick, smooth way; fluent; ready.

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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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    Jun 17, 2024 · facile (plural faciles) easy, simple Antonym: difficile (“ difficult ”) Il n’est pas facile de vivre avec le diabète. ― It is not easy to live with diabetes. Il est facile à comprendre. ― He is easy to understand.

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