Main Entry: fac·ile

Pronunciation: \ˈfa-səl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle French, from Latin facilis, from facere to do — more at do

Date: 15th century

1 a (1) : easily accomplished or attained <a facile victory> (2) : shallow, simplistic <I am not concerned…with offering any facile solution for so complex a problem — T. S. Eliot> b : used or comprehended with ease c : readily manifested and often lacking sincerity or depth <facile tears>
2 archaic : mild or pleasing in manner or disposition
3 a : ready, fluent <facile prose> b : poised, assured

synonyms see easy

— fac·ile·ly \-sə(l)-lē\ adverb

— fac·ile·ness \-səl-nəs\ noun