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facile adj

Facile means too easy or shallow. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of facile

  • too easy or shallow
  • effortlessly fluent

Usage examples of facile

The article gave a facile explanation of poverty, as if one cause could explain such a complex problem.

He offered facile compliments that sounded smooth but showed little real understanding of her work.

Her facile command of French impressed the audience because she spoke quickly and effortlessly.

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