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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Eventually, the water will form into distinct beads that glide easily around the pan.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Its website describes virtual events, group chats and online discussions for members who live in smaller communities, prefer remote participation or cannot easily attend local activities.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of easily

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For starters, Emily in Paris fans will be happy to learn that Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, the actress who plays Emily’s effortlessly chic boss, Sylvie Grateau, is trying her hand at another kind of leading role—this time in the visual arts.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
For smoother travels, the water-resistant, stretchy uppers on the Vivaia Amanda Ankle Boots fold practically flat, and transition effortlessly from day to night.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

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For example, there is a push to require data centers to use battery storage for backup power instead of diesel generators, which can use energy more efficiently and do not directly produce air pollution.

— Anna Zarra Aldrich, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
The future of work is not fewer people doing the same things more efficiently.

— Ali Alkhafaji, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of efficiently

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Before he was reelected, the United States was not at war with anyone, and oil moved freely through the Persian Gulf.

— Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Philly made adjustments at halftime — those included bringing on Quinn Sullivan and changing shape to free up Kai Wagner and enable Quinn and Cavan to float freely underneath the striker.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026

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