facetious
1 synonym and 3 antonyms for facetious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
bantering
Antonyms
How to use facetious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a facetious comment
being facetious
facetious remark
Etymology
From French facétieux, from Latin facetia, "jest, wit."
Full origin of facetious →Frequently asked questions
What does “facetious” mean?
The word “facetious” means joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously. In plain terms, joking around when you're supposed to be serious, often in a way that annoys people.
How do you pronounce “facetious”?
“Facetious” is pronounced fuh-SEE-shuhs (/fəˈsiːʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “facetious” in a sentence?
Here is “facetious” used in a sentence: “This is a serious meeting, so please stop being facetious.”
What part of speech is “facetious”?
“Facetious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “facetious” come from?
The word “facetious” comes from Latin. From French facétieux, from Latin facetia, "jest, wit.".
