facetiously
/fəˈsiːʃəsli/
adverb
- In a way that treats serious subjects with inappropriate humor; flippantly.
- He facetiously suggested they solve the budget crisis by selling the office plants.
- The politician answered facetiously when asked about the scandal, angering the reporters.
- She spoke facetiously about the exam, but her classmates knew she was actually worried.
- In a playful, joking manner that is not meant to be taken seriously.
- “Oh, sure, I’ll just build a rocket in my backyard,” she said facetiously.
- He facetiously raised his hand and asked if the homework was optional.
- The tour guide facetiously warned the group not to feed the bears any candy.
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