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Synonyms for facetiously

Grammar : Adv
Spell : fuh-see-shuh s
Phonetic Transcription : fəˈsi ʃəs

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Définition of facetiously

Origin :
  • 1590s, from French facétieux, from facétie "a joke" (15c.), from Latin facetia "jest, witticism," from facetus "witty, elegant, fine, courteous," of unknown origin, perhaps related to facis "torch."
  • It implies a desire to be amusing, often intrusive or ill-timed. Related: Facetiously; facetiousness. "Facetiæ in booksellers' catalogues, is, like curious, a euphemism for erotica." [Fowler]
  • As in humorously : adv comically
  • As in jokingly : adv humorously
Example sentences :
  • I asked, facetiously, but I didn't feel in the least humorous.
  • Extract from : « Jane Journeys On » by Ruth Comfort Mitchell
  • "I thought it would come to that," says Mr. Snivel, facetiously.
  • Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams
  • "To be popular with the people, is truly an honor," interrupts the lady, facetiously.
  • Extract from : « An Outcast » by F. Colburn Adams
  • They would jerk a thumb over a shoulder after him facetiously.
  • Extract from : « Bonaventure » by George Washington Cable
  • "Things like the March Hare, for example," suggested Paul facetiously.
  • Extract from : « Paul and the Printing Press » by Sara Ware Bassett
  • I showed her the nine and facetiously asked her to choose; or should I spread them all at once?
  • Extract from : « A Sheaf of Corn » by Mary E. Mann
  • Facetiously spoken to those who quarrel with a patch about you.
  • Extract from : « The Proverbs of Scotland » by Alexander Hislop
  • "Take my yacht and go to England," said Dillingham, facetiously.
  • Extract from : « Charles Frohman: Manager and Man » by Isaac Frederick Marcosson and Daniel Frohman
  • "Don't let us disturb you, Captain," said Winter, facetiously.
  • Extract from : « The Trembling of a Leaf » by William Somerset Maugham
  • "It's like taking a hook out of a cat-fish," said the cook, facetiously.
  • Extract from : « The Dude Wrangler » by Caroline Lockhart
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