facetious

The word “facetious” has 3 syllables: fa-ce-tious

It's pronounced as /fəˈsiːʃəs/

What is synonym and antonym for facetious?

In the thesaurus, “facetious” has 6 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for facetious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for facetious

adjective
1. Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.
2. Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

She couldn't tell if his remarks were serious or facetious during the meeting.
Despite the tense situation, he managed to make a facetious comment to lighten the mood.
The comedian's humor was often misunderstood as being facetious rather than genuinely funny.
In the midst of the argument, he attempted a facetious remark, but it only fueled the tension.
Her facetious response to the criticism surprised everyone in the room.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to facetious, such as: brainless, clever, corny, cute, earnest, flippant, hackneyed.

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