facilely

adverb

fac·​ile·​ly -əl(l)|ē How to pronounce facilely (audio)
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Synonyms of facilelynext
: in a facile manner : with ease or assurance

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“Facilely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/facilely. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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