facile /ˈfasəl, ˈfæsəl
/ ▸ adjective 1 (especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial: facile generalizations.
▪ (of a person) having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach: a man of facile and shallow intellect.
2 (especially of success in sports) easily achieved; effortless: a facile victory
he was revealed to be a facile liar.
– DERIVATIVES facilely /ˈfasəl(l)ē/ adverb,facileness – ORIGIN late 15th century (in the sense ‘easily accomplished’): from French, or from Latin facilis ‘easy’, from facere ‘do, make’.