1. A superficial, oversimplified answer that lacks depth or serious consideration of a complex issue
His facile response to the economic crisis ignored the real structural problems.
Sua resposta fácil demais para a crise econômica ignorou os problemas estruturais reais.
2. An answer that is too easy or uncritical, glossing over important nuances
The politician's facile response did not address the voters' legitimate concerns.
A resposta superficial do político não abordou as preocupações legítimas dos eleitores.