[fac.ile] adj [MF, fr. L facilis, fr. facere to do--more at do] (15c) 1 a (1): easily accomplished or attained "a ~ victory" (2): specious, superficial "I am not concerned ... with offering any ~ solution for so complex a problem --T. S. Eliot" b: used or comprehended with ease c: readily manifested and often lacking sincerity or depth "~ tears"
2. archaic: mild or pleasing in manner or disposition 3 a: ready, fluent "~ prose" b: poised, assured syn see easy -- fac.ile.ly adv -- fac.ile.ness n