facile UK /ˈfæs.aɪl/US /ˈfæs.əl/ adjective5 •Easy; contemptibly easy. •Lazy, simplistic, superficial (especially of explanations, discussions etc.).He arrived with a facile understanding of her works. •Effortless, fluent (of work, abilities etc.).Her writing was facile and articulate. •Of a reaction or other process, taking place readily.Decarboxylation of beta-keto acids is facile. •(no longer used) Amiable, flexible, easy to get along with.His facile disposition made him many friends. formsmore facile · most facile