Word of the Day
: July 28, 2025

\FASS-ul\ adjective

What It Means

Facile is a formal adjective that is used disapprovingly to describe something that is too simple, or that doesn’t show enough thought or effort. Facile can also be used for something done or achieved in a way that is considered too easy or that is easily accomplished or attained. It is sometimes used approvingly, however, for someone or something that works, moves, or performs well and very easily.

// This problem requires more than just a facile solution.

// After winning a facile victory over their archrivals, the team became the easy favorite to secure the championship.

// The local author has received numerous plaudits for being a wonderfully facile writer.

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facile in Context

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