What is the meaning of facile?

adjective

  • Arrived at without due care or effort; lacking depth.
    • usage: "too facile a solution for so complex a problem"
  • Performing adroitly and without effort.
    • usage: "a facile hand"
  • Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively.
    • usage: "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"
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