faceto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- droll adj Amusing in a dry, quirky, or understated way.
- facetious adj Joking about something in a flippant way, especially when the topic deserves to be taken seriously.
- flippant adj Showing a casual disrespect or lack of seriousness about something that deserves more care.
- pert adjective Cheeky or impudent in a lively, playful way, especially of a child or younger person.
- witty adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.
Senses
faceto is used for these senses in English:
- droll Oddly humorous; whimsical, amusing in a quaint way; waggish.
- flippant Showing disrespect through a casual attitude, levity, and a lack of due seriousness; pert.
- pert Lively; alert and cheerful; bright. [from 16th c.]
- witty Clever; amusingly ingenious.
- witty (archaic) Possessing a strong intellect or intellectual capacity; intelligent, skilful, ingenious.