FACETIOUS

facetious. Facetious, a. affable, gay, cheerful, merry, witty

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Fa‐ce″tious (?), a. [[Cf. F. facétieux. See Facetiæ.]] 1. 1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion.
2. 2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious story or reply.
— Fa‐ce″tious‐ly, adv. — Fa‐ce″tious‐ness, n.