facile

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit geringem Aufwand erreicht oder getan wird, oft mit der Nebenbedeutung von Oberflächlichkeit oder mangelnder Sorgfalt. Kann auch eine allzu einfache, undifferenzierte oder unbedachte Herangehensweise oder Aussage kennzeichnen.

Describes something achieved or done with little effort, often implying superficiality or lack of thoroughness.

1. Superficial or hastyC1formal

   Reached or produced without sufficient effort, consideration, or depth, often implying a lack of thoroughness.

   Oberflächlich oder hastig

   • The essay was a facile analysis, merely scratching the surface of the topic.
   • His facile arguments failed to convince the experts.
   • She dismissed the criticism with a facile remark.

   Synonymecursoryglibhastyinsubstantialshallowsimplisticsuperficialthoughtless

   Antonymecarefuldeepmeticulousprofoundrigorousseriousstudiedthorough

2. Effortlessly skillfulC1formal

   Performed or achieved with natural ease, grace, and little apparent effort.

   Mühelos meisterhaft

   • The pianist's facile fingers danced across the keys.
   • He is a facile writer who crafts complex sentences with ease.
   • Her facile handling of the negotiation impressed everyone.

   Synonymeadeptadroitdexterouseffortlessfluentgracefulnimblepolishedproficientskillfulsmooth

   Antonymeawkwardclumsylaboredstiffunskillful

3. Fluent and articulateC1formal

   Able to express ideas clearly, smoothly, and effectively in speech or writing.

   Fließend und redegewandt

   • She is a facile speaker who captivates any audience.
   • His facile style makes difficult concepts accessible.
   • The report is written in a facile, engaging manner.

   Synonymearticulateeloquentfluentglibsilver-tonguedslicksmoothvoluble

   Antonymehaltinginarticulatetongue-tied