— facetiously , adv. — facetiousness , n.
/feuh see"sheuhs/ , adj.
1. not meant to be taken seriously or literally: a facetious remark.
2. amusing; humorous.
3. lacking serious intent; concerned with something nonessential, amusing, or frivolous: a facetious person.
[ 1585-95; FACETE + -IOUS; see FACETIAE ]
Syn. 2. See humorous .