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Synonyms & Similar Words
humorous
witty
jesting
jocular
ironic
sarcastic
tongue-in-cheek
flippant
glib
clever
amusing
entertaining
comical
ridiculous
silly
absurd
preposterous
ludicrous
farcical
satirical
mocking
teasing
taunting
bantering
chaffing
ribbing
kidding
quizzical
perplexing
enigmatic
ambiguous
vague
cryptic
enervating
tiresome
annoying
irritating
vexing
irksome
maddening
infuriating
exasperating
Meaning of Facetious
The primary meaning of the word "Facetious" is having a tendency to make jokes or witty remarks, often in a way that is slightly critical or annoying.
Definitions
- Treating serious issues with a deliberately humorous or flippant attitude
- * Having a tendency to make jokes or witty remarks, often in a way that is slightly critical or annoying
- * Not serious or sincere in what one says or does, often in a playful or teasing way
Etymology of Facetious
The word "Facetious" originates from the Latin word "facetia," which means "wit" or "joking"
Historically, the term has been used to describe a type of humor or wit that is clever and playful, but also slightly annoying or critical
In modern usage, the word is often used to describe someone who makes jokes or witty remarks, often in a way that is slightly sarcastic or ironic
Example Uses
- He was being facetious when he said that he was going to eat the whole pizza by himself
- * Her facetious comments about the movie made it hard to take her review seriously
- * The comedian's facetious humor had the audience laughing, but also slightly annoyed