Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
facetious
adjective
/fəˈsiːʃəs/
Definition
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Examples
- His facetious comments during the meeting did not sit well with the serious discussion.
- She was being facetious when she said she could solve the world’s problems with a joke.
Meaning
Facetious refers to a joking or unserious manner, especially when it is not appropriate.
Synonyms
- Flippant
- Jocular
- Jesting
- Sarcastic
- Witty
