facetious in German

facetious in German is sarkastisch, scherzhaft, spaßhaft — facetious means joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.

facetious in German

sarkastisch

adj

Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.

scherzhaft

adj

Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.

spaßhaft

adj

Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.

spöttelnd

adj

Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.

spöttisch

adj

Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.

spaßig

adj

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

drollig

adj

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

humorvoll

adj

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

lustig

adj

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

witzig

adj

Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

What does "facetious" mean?

adj Joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.
"This is a serious meeting, so please stop being facetious."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

facetious in a sentence

This is a serious meeting, so please stop being facetious.
He made a facetious remark about the budget cuts that didn't land well.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "facetious" in German?

"facetious" in German is sarkastisch, scherzhaft, spaßhaft. facetious means: Joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.

How do you use "facetious" in a sentence?

Example: "This is a serious meeting, so please stop being facetious." In German, "facetious" is sarkastisch, scherzhaft, spaßhaft.

Are there other ways to say "facetious" in German?

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "facetious": sarkastisch, scherzhaft, spaßhaft, spöttelnd, spöttisch, spaßig.

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