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

See also: articulate, effortless, superficial

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