facetiously

== English == === Etymology === From facetious +‎ -ly. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA(key): /fəˈsiːʃəsli/ Hyphenation: fa‧ce‧tious‧ly === Adverb === facetiously (comparative more facetiously, superlative most facetiously) In a facetious or flippant manner; in a manner that treats serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor. (dated) In a pleasantly humorous or playful fashion. ==== Synonyms ==== (with inappropriate humor): flippantly (in a pleasantly humorous fashion): humorously, jocularly, playfully ==== Related terms ==== facetious facetiousness