FACILELY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

facilely

adverb

Definition of facilely

as in easily

without difficulty most TV sitcoms give the impression that family problems can be solved facilely and in less than 30 minutes

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Employees can easily become disengaged when their tasks do not clearly line up to specific outcomes.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Lowe grounded softly to second for a potential game-ending double play but beat the throw as De La Cruz scored easily.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of easily

Adverb

Take a cue from this street style look by pairing a khaki wrap skirt with a tank tank for a tonal outfit that feels effortlessly polished.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
With several customer favorites back in stock, now feels like the right time to refresh my wardrobe with pieces that pack easily, layer effortlessly, and create multiple outfit options all season long.

— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

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Even if construction materials were readily available, the chips that the massive buildings house are in short supply.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Presented annually since 2003, the award recognizes a film professional or organization for exceptional contributions to Asian cinema — a description the Busan festival said Yeoh has readily fulfilled across her four-decade career in movies.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of readily

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Engineers have to map out buildings, calculate loads and flows, and then plan where to place devices, cabling, ductwork piping most efficiently, effectively and aesthetically.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Although higher-income economies generally have better health outcomes, system design and the effectiveness of service delivery also influence how efficiently healthcare resources are used.

— Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of efficiently

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Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
That is considerably easier from an AI-training perspective than allowing autonomous trucks to travel freely through ordinary cities or mixed public traffic.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

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