Meaning of FACETIOUS
| Pronunciation: | | fu'seeshus
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| | Definition: | | [adj] cleverly amusing in tone; "a bantering tone"; "facetious remarks"; "tongue-in-cheek advice" |
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| | Synonyms: | | bantering, humorous, humourous, tongue-in-cheek |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Fa*ce"tious\, a. [Cf. F. fac['e]tieux. See
{Faceti[ae]}.]
1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as,
a facetious companion.
2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter;
as, a facetious story or reply. -- {Fa*ce"tious*ly}, adv.
-- {Fa*ce"tious*ness}, n.
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| | Related Terms: | | Attic, biting, blithe, brilliant, clever, comic, comical, droll, funny, humorous, humorsome, jesting, jocose, jocular, jocund, joking, joky, jolly, joshing, jovial, keen, keen-witted, laughable, ludicrous, merry, mordant, nimble-witted, pointed, pungent, quick-witted, rapier-like, salt, salty, scintillating, sharp, smart, sparkling, sprightly, whimsical, witty |
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