facile
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From Middle French facile, from Latin facilis.
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facile (comparative more facile, superlative most facile)
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- (obsolete) Easy.
- 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, vol. I, New York 2001, p. 243:
- as he that is benumbed with cold sits shaking, that might relieve himself with a little exercise or stirring, do they complain, but will not use the facile and ready means to do themselves good [...].
- 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, vol. I, New York 2001, p. 243:
- Now specifically, easy in a disparaging sense; taking minimal effort; lazy, simplistic.
- His facile approach to the task meant the best result would not be achieved.
- Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.
- His facile disposition made him many friends.
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facile
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From Latin facilis (“‘easy’”), from faciō (“‘do, make’”).
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facile m. (f. facile, m. plural faciles, f. plural faciles)
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From Latin facilis (“‘easy’”), from faciō (“‘do, make’”).
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facile m and f (m and f plural facili)
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facile (comparative facilius, superlative facillimē)