Facilely and Painfully

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Facilely adverb - Without difficulty.

Usage example: most TV sitcoms give the impression that family problems can be solved facilely and in less than 30 minutes

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Painfully is an antonym for facilely.

Painfully adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.

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Facilely is an antonym for painfully.

Nearby Words: pain, painful, pained

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