Definition of "facetious" in Englisch

adjective

1. Treating serious issues with (often deliberately) inappropriate humour; flippant.

   • Robbie's joke about Heather's appearance was just him being facetious.

2. Pleasantly humorous; jocular.

3. (Of an idea or statement) humorously silly or counterproductive for the purpose of sarcastically advocating the opposite.