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facile

[fas-il, -ahyl] / ˈfæs ɪl, -aɪl /


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The meals of hot dogs and tinned fruit were revelatory to children used to the flavorings of ginger and kimchi: “This was straight-up American food, wholesome, facile, and inert, and we adored it.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Likewise, don’t expect anything noteworthy from a pal like Paul Simon, who would rather be facile about his friendship with Michaels than informative.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

I found myself irrationally angry about the way T-Mobile convinced the Backstreet Boys to parody “I Want It That Way” with facile sloganeering.

From Slate Feb. 8, 2026

Neither do facile excuses like “economic anxiety” cut it.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2025

He sniffed around, wrinkling his facile nose at the unfamiliar smell, then reached out a long curved black paw and tapped the white head.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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