facile
The word “facile” has 2 syllables: fa-cile.
It's pronounced as /ˈfæsɪl/.
What is synonym and antonym for facile?
In the thesaurus, “facile” has 9 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for facile along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for facile
- cheap
- easy
- effortless
- glib
- hasty
- shallow
- simple
- smooth
- superficial
Antonyms for facile
- arduous
- broad
- complete
- comprehensive
- deep
- definitive
- demanding
- difficult
- exacting
- extensive
- formidable
- general
- grueling
- hard
- herculean
- killer
- laborious
- murderous
- penetrating
- profound
- rough
- severe
- stiff
- strenuous
- toilsome
- tough
- wide
Meanings of facile
- adjective
- 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.
Example Sentences
- His facile grasp of complex concepts made him a valuable asset to the research team.
- She provided a facile solution to the problem, simplifying the entire process.
- The author's facile writing style made the novel accessible to a wide range of readers.
- Despite the challenging circumstances, he displayed a facile ability to adapt and find solutions.
- The student's facile completion of the advanced math problems impressed the entire class.
On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to facile, such as: arduous, broad, cheap, complete, comprehensive, deep, definitive.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.