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FACETIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Cleverly amusing in tone

Example:

tongue-in-cheek advice

Synonyms:

bantering; facetious; tongue-in-cheek

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

humorous; humourous (full of or characterized by humor)

Derivation:

facetiousness (playful humor)

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