1. witty or humorous sayings or writings; jokes or amusing remarks
Usage: formal; literary; plural form

Examples

• The professor’s lectures were filled with clever facetiae that kept students engaged.
• His collection of facetiae from ancient Roman writers was quite entertaining.
• The dinner party conversation was lightened by various facetiae shared among the guests.
• She published a book of facetiae gathered from her years as a court reporter.
• The medieval manuscript contained both serious theological texts and playful facetiae.