facile
fa
ˈfæ
cile
səl
sēl
British pronunciation
/fˈæsa‌ɪl/

Definition & Meaning of "facile"in English

facile
01

achieved or performed without much effort

facile definition and meaning
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The athlete 's victory was facile, as they dominated the competition without much challenge.
The artist 's brushstrokes were facile, capturing the essence of the scene with ease.
02

effortless and smooth in performance or expression

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Her facile prose captivated readers with its elegance.
His facile delivery of the speech held the audience's attention.
03

lacking deep thought and true understanding thus being superficial

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The politician ’s facile solutions to complex problems were criticized for lacking depth.
Her analysis of the issue was too facile and did n’t address the underlying causes.
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