facetiously

Adverb
Synonyms: jokinglytongue-in-cheek

WordNet 3.0

Adverb (1)

  1. not seriously“I meant it facetiously”Synonyms: jokinglytongue-in-cheek
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Facetious \Fa*ce"tious\, a. [Cf. F. fac['e]tieux. See Faceti[ae].]

1.Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion. [1913 Webster]

2.Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious story or reply. -- Fa*ce"tious*ly, adv. -- Fa*ce"tious*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

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