Facetious

September 5, 2026 Sonu 1 min read

Facetious

Adjective
परिहासपूर्ण, हँसी-उड़ाने वाला, असंगत रूप से विनोदी
Definition

Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.

Contextual Sentence: "The judge reprimanded the lawyer for his facetious remarks during the cross-examination of a sensitive witness."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'Face' + 'tious' — making funny faces during a serious meeting.
Synonyms
flippant jocular waggish glib
Antonyms
serious solemn earnest grave