Facile
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfæs.aɪl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Facile is an adjective meaning (now usually derogatory) Easy; contemptibly easy.
Meaning
(now usually derogatory) Easy; contemptibly easy.
More Meanings
- (now rare) Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.
- Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).
- Lazy, simplistic, superficial (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).
- (chemistry) Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily.
Example Sentences
Her writing was facile and articulate.
His facile disposition made him many friends.
He arrived with a facile understanding of her works.
"Discipline," Jorge Julio Saavedra was repeating, "is more necessary to me than to other more facile writers.
Synonyms for facile
Depending on context, synonyms include articulate, superficial, eloquent, easy, fluent, silver.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include superficial, easy, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken, effortless, articulate.
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