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facetious

[ fuh-see-shuh s ]
/ fəˈsi ʃəs /
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adjective

not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark.
amusing; humorous.
lacking serious intent; concerned with something nonessential, amusing, or frivolous: a facetious person.

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RELATED WORDS

jokingly, amusingly, merrily, ridiculously, absurdly, ironically, jocosely, jovially, ludicrously, playfully, satirically, jocularly

Nearby words

facet, facet joint, facete, facetectomy, facetiae, facetious, faceup, facia, facial, facial angle, facial artery

Origin of facetious

1585–95; facete + -ious; see facetiae

Related forms

Can be confused

facetious factious factitious fictional fictitious

Usage note

A term labeled Facetious in this dictionary is one that is used consciously for humorous or playful effect.
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British Dictionary definitions for facetiously

facetious

/ (fəˈsiːʃəs) /

adjective

characterized by levity of attitude and love of jokinga facetious person
jocular or amusing, esp at inappropriate timesfacetious remarks

Derived Forms

facetiously, adverbfacetiousness, noun

Word Origin for facetious

C16: from Old French facetieux, from facetie witty saying; see facetiae
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