facilely
- a word derived from facile.
Example Sentences
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Roberts has famously, and somewhat facilely, likened the judge’s role to that of umpire, objectively calling balls and strikes.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 3, 2020
They facilely dismiss good critiques as “hit jobs” and level ad hominem attacks to undercut criticism.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2019
He didn't mention white-haired, eerily slim Bill Clinton, who may be derided a bit too facilely these days by pundits but probably remains a potential part of the campaign arsenal in the fall.
From US News ● May 4, 2016
For similar reasons, Facebook itself is sometimes rumored to be considering a “sympathize” button that would allow users to facilely acknowledge the pain of others.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2015
Changeability is attributed to the feminine, but Maya was not able to shift her mood as facilely as her fiance.
From Rebels of the Red Planet by Fontenay, Charles Louis
