English[]
Etymology[]
From Middle French facile, from Latin facilis.
Pronunciation[]
Adjective[]
Facile (comparative {{{1}}}, superlative {{{2}}})
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- (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.
Esperanto[]
Adverb[]
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French[]
Etymology[]
From Latin facilis (“‘easy’”), from faciō (“‘do, make’”).
Pronunciation[]
- IPA: /fa.sil/, X-SAMPA: /fa.sil/
Audio (France, Paris) noicon (file)
- Homophones: faciles
- Hyphenation: fa‧cile
Adjective[]
Template:Fr-adj-mf
- easy, simple
Antonyms[]
- difficile
Anagrams[]
- acefil,
- ficela
Italian[]
Etymology[]
From Latin facilis (“‘easy’”), from faciō (“‘do, make’”).
Pronunciation[]
Adjective[]
facile m and f (m and f plural facili)
- easy
- cosy
- effortless
Related terms[]
- facilità
- facilitare
- facilone
Anagrams[]
- acefil,
- cefali
- fecali
Latin[]
Adverb[]
facile (comparative facilius, superlative facillimē)
Synonyms[]
- faciliter
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