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June 28, 2026

facetious

/fəˈsiːʃəs/adjective

Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor.

Example sentence

  • “His facetious remark fell flat in the meeting.”
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Related words

facilitateTo make easy or easier.facetAny one of the flat surfaces cut into a gem.facultyThe academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.facadeThe face of a building, especially the front view or elevation.