facilely

adverb

Definition of facilelynext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for facilely
  1. easily
  2. effortlessly
  3. smoothly
  4. easy
  5. readily
  6. efficiently
  7. freely
Adverb
  • However, their sound-emitting locations are generally fixed, and the panel's physical dimensions constrain the available frequency range and how easily the technology can be adapted to different screen sizes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of easily
Adverb
  • In Kate’s office, Bromilow is Agnes, Kate’s boss, with an apex predator’s instincts and a medieval court’s management style; Macmillan plays Brian an effortlessly charming, quietly ruthless high-flyer; Hill is Georgie, Kate’s cunning rival.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Gaines knows how to throw on closet basics and look effortlessly put together, and a denim shirt is a staple in her repertoire.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of effortlessly
Adverb
  • The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Both students remarked that their voting experiences went smoothly and quickly.
    — Roger Simmons, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of smoothly
Adverb
  • Nelson needs a break in between all the holiday preparations she’s involved in personally and professionally, and the best way for a chef to take it easy is to eat good food.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Our goal was to take it easy during the daylight hours with a gentle hike or two, and store up our energy for a nocturnal expedition come sundown.
    — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of easy
Adverb
  • An asset that can move more readily into collateral, lending or financing transactions can potentially be put to work more easily across the financial system.
    — Isabella Gao, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
  • But with energy prices on the rise, heating your home might be more expensive this winter season—especially for renters who can’t readily make big changes to their home to better prepare for the cold.
    — Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of readily
Adverb
  • It can be done quickly, accurately, efficiently and, importantly, will benefit all of America.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Wael Yehia, Loblaw's vice president of national transportation, explained that the company is looking for practical ways to move products more efficiently through its distribution network.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of efficiently
Adverb
  • Preproduction was meticulous when every take burned through film stock, then digital let crews shoot and cut freely without extra cost.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That means Glee can freely pretend its own flashforward—in which Rachel Berry is a surrogate mother for fellow Glee Club pals Kurt and Blaine could be abandoned.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of freely
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“Facilely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facilely. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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