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facetious

UK
/fəˈsiːʃəs/
US
/fəˈsiːʃəs/

Translations

facetiousadjective
more facetious
Comp.
most facetious
Super.
UK
/fəˈsiːʃəs/
US
/fəˈsiːʃəs/
désinvolteSe dit d’un humour ou d’un ton inapproprié face à un sujet sérieux ; souvent péjoratif.
His facetious remarks during the meeting were not appreciated by his colleagues.
Ses remarques désinvoltes pendant la réunion n’ont pas été appréciées par ses collègues.
Additional translations
facétieuxPlus proche de l’idée de plaisanterie spirituelle ; emploi plus littéraire et moins péjoratif.
Synonyms
witty
glib
jocular
joking
playful
sarcastic
flippant
Antonyms
serious
grave
sincere

Definitions

facetiousadjective
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
His facetious remarks during the meeting were not appreciated by his colleagues.
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