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facile

adjective

1 facile

Superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject:
— Too facile a solution for so complex a problem.

synonyms: neat, slick.

Roget 602: willing, minded, fain, disposed, inclined, favorable; favorably-minded, favorably inclined, favorably disposed; nothing loth; in the vein, in the mood, in the humor, in the mind.    ... show more

Roget 605: irresolute, infirm of purpose, double-minded, half-hearted; undecided, unresolved, undetermined; shilly-shally; fidgety, tremulous; hesitating etc. v.; off one's balance; ... show more

Roget 705: easy, facile; feasible etc. (practicable) 470; easily managed, easily accomplished; within reach, accessible, easy of access, for the million, open to.    manageable, ... show more

2 facile

Performing adroitly and without effort.

3 facile

Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively:
— Able to dazzle with his facile tongue.

synonyms: eloquent, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken.

Polish: elokwentny, wymowny


Moby thesaurus: Mickey Mouse, adaptable, adroit, apt, bendable, bending, biddable, bright, casual, clear, clever, compliant, cursory, cushy, deft, dexterous, dib, docile, ductile, easy ... show more.

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