TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
facetious
[ fuh-see-shuhs ]
not meant to be taken seriously or literally
USE 1
Although the teacher appeared stern, his instruction to write a thousand-page essay was clearly facetious, causing a wave of relief among the students.
USE 2
When asked about moving to Mars, Mark replied in a facetious manner, saying he’d already packed his spacesuit.
USE 3
Her facetious comment about becoming president of the universe left everyone in the room chuckling.
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