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facetiously

Translations

facetiouslyadverb
в шутку
He facetiously suggested that we should all wear clown costumes to the meeting.
Он в шутку предложил, чтобы мы все надели костюмы клоунов на встречу.
Synonyms
flippantly
jokingly
humorously
wittily
sarcastically

Definitions

facetiouslyadverb
In a manner not meant to be taken seriously; jokingly.
He facetiously suggested that they should all quit their jobs and start a band.
With deliberately irreverent or flippant humour, especially at inappropriate times.
She facetiously asked the judge whether she could sentence herself to a vacation.
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