Definitions for: Facetious


[adj] cleverly amusing in tone; "a bantering tone"; "facetious remarks"; "tongue-in-cheek advice"



Webster (1913) Definition: Fa*ce"tious, a. [Cf. F. fac['e]tieux. See
Faceti[ae].]
1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as,
a facetious companion.

2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter;
as, a facetious story or reply. -- Fa*ce"tious*ly, adv.
-- Fa*ce"tious*ness, n.

Synonyms: bantering, humorous, humourous, tongue-in-cheek

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