adverb
- in a way that treats serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; not seriously
Examples
- She facetiously suggested they solve the budget crisis by selling cookies.
- When asked about his qualifications, he facetiously replied that he had watched every cooking show on TV.
- The politician facetiously thanked his opponent for the ‘helpful’ criticism.
- He facetiously offered to walk to work instead of buying gas.
- The teacher facetiously asked if anyone had actually read the assignment.
- She facetiously commented that the meeting was ‘exactly’ what she wanted to do on Friday afternoon.