Synonyms of facile

Adjective


1. facile, superficial (vs. profound)

usage: arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth; "too facile a solution for so complex a problem"

2. facile, effortless (vs. effortful)

usage: performing adroitly and without effort; "a facile hand"

3. eloquent, facile, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken, articulate (vs. inarticulate)

usage: expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"

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Definition and meaning of facile (Dictionary)