facile Meaning & Definition
What Does Facile Mean?
Facile is an adjective that means Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy. It can also mean Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.
Facile Definition (Adjective)
- Easy, now especially in a disparaging sense; contemptibly easy.
- Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.
His facile disposition made him many friends.
- Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).
- Lazy, simplistic (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).
- Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily.
Decarboxylation of beta-keto acids is facile...
Synonyms of Facile
Facile synonyms and antonyms →Facile in a Sentence
His facile disposition made him many friends.
Decarboxylation of beta-keto acids is facile...