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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

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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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   easy or too easy; not needing effort: He does not permit himself facile answers. (Definition of facile from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of facile. facile.

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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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   (fæsaɪl , US -səl ) adjective. If you describe someone's arguments or suggestions as facile, you are criticizing them because their ideas are too simple and indicate a lack of careful, intelligent thinking. [disapproval] This subject is admittedly too complex for facile summarization. More Synonyms of facile.

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   facile. /ˈfæsəl/ /ˈfæsaɪl/ IPA guide. Other forms: facilely. 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.

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

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   FACILE definition: A facile remark is too simple and has not been thought about enough.. Learn more.

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

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    Acting, working, or done easily, or in a quick, smooth way; fluent; ready. A facile wit. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Using or showing little effort and not sincere or profound; superficial. A facile solution, facile emotions. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.