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Definition of Facile
1. Adjective. Arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth. "Too facile a solution for so complex a problem"
2. Adjective. Performing adroitly and without effort. "A facile hand"
3. Adjective. Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively. "Silver speech"
Similar to: Articulate
Derivative terms: Elocute, Eloquence, Facility, Fluency, Fluency, Fluency
Definition of Facile
1. a. Easy to be done or performed: not difficult; performable or attainable with little labor.
Definition of Facile
1. Adjective. Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹
2. Adjective. (rare) Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
3. Adjective. Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.). (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
4. Adjective. Lazy, simplistic (especially of explanations, discussions etc.). (defdate from 19th c.) ¹
5. Adjective. (chemistry) Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Facile
1. easily achieved or performed [adj] : FACILELY [adv]