Definition Synonyms
Definition of facile - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
shallowsuperficial or simplistic
- Her facile understanding of the issue failed to grasp its complexity.
2.
easy taskDated easy to perform or achieveDated
- The exam was surprisingly facile for most students.
3.
smooth operationDated working or moving easily or smoothlyDated
- Her facile movements on the dance floor impressed everyone.
4.
clear expressionable to express oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
- She is a facile speaker who explains complex ideas clearly.
5.
chemistryTECH. of a reaction taking place readilyTECH.
- The facile reaction occurred without any added heat.
Origin of facile
Latin, facilis (easy)
Examples of facile in a sentence
The facile solution ignored deeper issues. The puzzle was facile and took minutes to solve. His facile victory surprised everyone. His facile handling of the situation was admirable. The pianist's facile fingers danced over the keys. His facile prose made the report easy to follow.
The lawyer gave a facile response to the question. A facile process is often preferred in synthesis. Facile reactions can save time in the lab.
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- French:simpliste, facile, ...
- German:oberflächlich, einfach, ...
- Italian:semplicistico, facile, ...
- Spanish:simplista, fácil, ...
- Portuguese:simplista, fácil, ...
- Chinese:肤浅的, 简单的, ...
- Japanese:浅薄, 簡単な, ...
- Arabic:سطحي, سَهْل, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁטחִי, קַל, ...
- Russian:поверхностный, легкий, ...
- Ukrainian:поверхневий, легкий, ...
- Hindi:सतही, सहज, ...
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