facile

/ˈfa.sʌɪl/ · adjective

Meaning

Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.
Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.
Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).
Lazy, simplistic (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).
Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

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Sources

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