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facile

/ˈfæs.aɪl/

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adjective

/ˈfæs.aɪl/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то достигнутое или сделанное с небольшими усилиями, часто подразумевая поверхностность или отсутствие тщательности.

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.

    ruПоверхностный или поспешный

    • 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.

    Synonymscursoryglibhastyinsubstantialshallowsimplisticsuperficialthoughtless

    Antonymscarefuldeepmeticulousprofoundrigorousseriousstudiedthorough

  2. Effortlessly skillfulC1formal

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

    ruМастерский с легкостью

    • 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.

    Synonymsadeptadroitdexterouseffortlessfluentgracefulnimblepolishedproficientskillfulsmooth

    Antonymsawkwardclumsylaboredstiffunskillful

  3. Fluent and articulateC1formal

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

    ruБеглый и красноречивый

    • 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.

    Synonymsarticulateeloquentfluentglibsilver-tonguedslicksmoothvoluble

    Antonymshaltinginarticulatetongue-tied

Forms
  • more facile comparative form
  • most facile superlative form
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