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Facile Definition & Meaning

facile
adjective
  1. arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth; "too facile a solution for so complex a problem"
  2. performing adroitly and without effort; "a facile hand"
  3. expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"

"Facile" in song lyrics

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  • "le francais facile"
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Frequently asked questions

What does facile mean?
arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth; "too facile a solution for so complex a problem" performing adroitly and without effort; "a facile hand" expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"
What part of speech is facile?
Facile is an adjective.
How many definitions does facile have?
Facile has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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