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Definition of facetious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
- Facetiously Adverb
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- Facetiousness Noun
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- Flippant
Word Origin early 17th cent.: from flip + -ant, perhaps on...
- Facetiously Adverb
5 Δεκ 2023 · facetious. (adj.) "sportive, playful," 1590s, from French facétieux (16c.), from facétie "a joke" (15c.), from Latin facetiae "jests, witticisms" (singular facetia), from facetus "witty, elegant, fine, courteous," which is of unknown origin, perhaps related to facis "torch." Formerly often in a good sense, "witty, full of fun, amusing," as ...
The adjective 'facetious' has an etymology rooted in Latin and French influences. It can be traced back to the Latin word 'facetia,' which means wit or jest. In Middle French, it evolved into 'facetieux,' meaning jocular or humorous.
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28 Σεπ 2024 · facetious (comparative more facetious, superlative most facetious) Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
What does the adjective facetious mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective facetious , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Facetious is an adjective that describes a humorous or playful attitude, often in a sarcastic or flippant manner. It signifies a tendency to make jokes or witty remarks without taking things seriously.
