Wordiyofacetious
🇬🇧 UK/fә'si:ʃәs/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Treating serious matters with inappropriate or flippant humour; not meant to be taken seriously
爱开玩笑的，轻浮的，不严肃的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfacetstem
+
iousfull of, having the quality of
=facetious
Example Sentences
- 1.
His facetious comments about the serious situation annoyed everyone in the meeting.
- 2.
She made a facetious remark when asked about her ambitious career goals.