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facile in Czech

facile in Czech is lehký, snadný, plytký — facile means too simple to be convincing; arrived at without proper thought and ignoring the real difficulties.

facile in Czech

lehký
adj
(now, usually, derogatory) Easy; contemptibly easy. [from 15th c.]
snadný
adj
(now, usually, derogatory) Easy; contemptibly easy. [from 15th c.]
plytký
adj
Lazy, simplistic, superficial (especially of explanations, discussions etc.). [from 19th c.]
povrchní
adj
Lazy, simplistic, superficial (especially of explanations, discussions etc.). [from 19th c.]

What does "facile" mean?

  1. adjective Too simple to be convincing; arrived at without proper thought and ignoring the real difficulties.
    "It's a facile explanation that ignores fifty years of history."
  2. adjective Achieved easily, sometimes suspiciously so, especially of a sporting win.
    "A facile 4-0 victory over the bottom club."
  3. adjective Working with easy fluency, as of a writer, speaker or performer; often with a hint that fluency has replaced substance.
    "He is a facile speaker who can fill an hour on any topic."
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facile in a sentence

  • It's a facile explanation that ignores fifty years of history.
  • He offered the facile suggestion that they should simply work harder.
  • A facile 4-0 victory over the bottom club.
  • He is a facile speaker who can fill an hour on any topic.

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What is "facile" in Czech?

"facile" in Czech is lehký, snadný, plytký. facile means: Too simple to be convincing; arrived at without proper thought and ignoring the real difficulties.

How do you use "facile" in a sentence?

Example: "It's a facile explanation that ignores fifty years of history." In Czech, "facile" is lehký, snadný, plytký.

Are there other ways to say "facile" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 4 translations listed for "facile": lehký, snadný, plytký, povrchní.

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