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Webster 1913 Edition


Facetious

Fa-ce′tious

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
facétieux
. See
Facetiæ
.]
1.
Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular;
as, a
facetious
companion
.
Fa-ce′tious-ly
,
adv.
Fa-ce′tious-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Facetious

FACE'TIOUS

,
Adj.
[L. facetus; facetia, or plu.]
1.
Merry; sportive; jocular; sprightly with wit and good humor; as a facetious companion.
2.
Witty; full of pleasantry playful; exciting laughter; as a facetious story; a facetious reply.

Definition 2024


facetious

facetious

English

Adjective

facetious (comparative more facetious, superlative most facetious)

  1. Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant.
    Robbie's joke about Heather's appearance was just him being facetious.
  2. Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

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  • See also Wikisaurus:witty

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