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Meaning of facile

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

facile

Pronunciation:/ˈfa.sʌɪl//ˈfæs.əl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.

  2. Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.

    Example: His facile disposition made him many friends.

  3. Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).

  4. Lazy, simplistic (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).