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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Adverb

People of all ages and ethnicities waited in a line that was easily an hour long.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
The ribs should bend easily and the meat should begin pulling back from the bones.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of easily

Adverb

This summer, the silk scarf emerges as the ultimate versatile accessory, effortlessly transforming outfits for any occasion.

— Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Unlike my go-to toilet scrubber brush, these pumice stones effortlessly erase stubborn hard-water stains, lime buildup, rust, and more.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

Challenges ahead Proving the effectiveness of any of these three drugs will depend on the clinical trials running smoothly.

— Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 July 2026
Finally, to ensure the doors are working smoothly, Sibley suggests applying high-quality car wax to the aluminum, buffing off the wax with a microfiber towel, and then finishing with a light coat of WD40 or Silicone spray on the rollers.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Definition of smoothly

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Kaum, on the second floor of the beach club, is a top spot for traditional Indonesian recipes, while easy-going Ijen specializes in fresh oysters, prawn skewers and other beachy bites from lunch to well after dinner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026
Very delicate and moist, not to mention easy!

— Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Definition of easy

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There are numerous local clubs and bars and rideshare seem readily available.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

Definition of readily

Adverb

These upgrades are intended to improve the robot’s ability to manipulate tools, handle materials, and work efficiently in factory environments.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Many beaches, parks, and attractions are spread out, and public transit doesn’t reach all of them efficiently.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of efficiently

Adverb

Rather than expressing yourself freely, your primary concern becomes preventing conflict or hostility.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026
The parliament in England created laws against Quakers, forbidding them to worship freely, charging them with punishments for refusing to take oaths or refusing to remove their hats.

— Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 July 2026

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