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facetiously
01
in a way that treats serious issues or subjects with deliberately inappropriate humor
Disapproving
Examples
" Maybe the planet 's just tired of us, " she said facetiously when discussing climate change.
02
in a joking or playful manner not meant to be taken seriously
Old use
Examples
He facetiously said flying cars should fix traffic.
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