Dictionary Check: facile

"facile" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

adjective

superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject

Example: "too facile a solution for so complex a problem"
Synonyms:
adjective

performing adroitly and without effort

Example: "a facile hand"
adjective

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

Example: "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"

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