facile

Adjective
  1. Superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject (synset 301880529)
    "too facile a solution for so complex a problem"; "it was a neat plan, but bound to fail"; "a slick advertising campaign"
    similar to: superficial - concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
    same as: neat, slick
  2. Performing adroitly and without effort (synset 300842072)
    "a facile hand"
    similar to: effortless - requiring or apparently requiring no effort
  3. Expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively (synset 300151773)
    "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"
    similar to: articulate - expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
    same as: eloquent, fluent, silver, silver-tongued, smooth-spoken

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