Definition of 'facetious'
adjective
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adjective
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Derived forms
facetiously (faˈcetiously) adverb
facetiousness (faˈcetiousness)
noun
Word origin of 'facetious'
C16: from Old French facetieux, from facetie witty saying; see facetiae adjective
joking or trying to be jocular, esp. at an inappropriate time
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈwitty
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Derived forms
facetiously (faˈcetiously) adverb
facetiousness (faˈcetiousness)
noun
Example sentences containing 'facetious'
Neil was suspicious of the old pilot's facetious tone, sensing that some elaborate practical joke was about to unfold.
RUSHING TO PARADISE (1999)Nancy asked the chef if he had seen her, but the answer was, `No.' Now George was sorry she had been facetious about her cousin.
THE SECRET OF THE FORGOTTEN CITY (1999) A DEAD LIBERTY (1999)Trends of 'facetious'
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