Adjective: facile fa-sul [N. Amer], 'fa,sI(-u)l or fa-sil [Brit]
- Superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
"too facile a solution for so complex a problem";
- slick
- Performing adroitly and without effort
"a facile hand"
- Speaking readily, clearly, and effectively
"able to dazzle with his facile tongue";
- eloquent, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken
See also: articulate, effortless, superficial
Encyclopedia: Facile