Synonyms for

Facile

Verb / ˈfæsʌl / Another word for facile — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Facile means easy, effortless, or simple.

Synonyms & similar words

smoothspoken silvertongued silver eloquent fluent easy simple effortless uncomplicated elementary straightforward painless undemanding uncomplicated plain apparent obvious clear transparent evident manifest self-evident patent palpable perceptible

Example sentences

  1. The instructions were so facile that I completed the task in no time.
  2. The presentation was facile and easy to understand.
  3. The recipe was so facile that even a beginner could follow it.
  4. The exam was facile for the students who studied hard.
  5. The book was written in a facile and uncomplicated style.

Quotes

  • The most facile of all distinctions is between right and wrong.
  • Facile praise for the rich is common enough; and it is not always mere hypocrisy.
  • The facile delusions and facile expiations of the churches must be put aside.

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