facetiously

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas in scherzhafter oder humorvoller Weise gesagt oder getan wird, oft unpassend oder zur falschen Zeit. Es beschreibt Äußerungen oder Verhaltensweisen, die nicht ernst gemeint sind, häufig mit einem Anflug von gespieltem Ernst oder spielerischer Ironie.

An adverb meaning "in a joking or humorous manner, often inappropriately or at an inappropriate time." It describes speech or behavior that is not meant to be taken seriously, often with a tone of mock seriousness or playful irony.

1. In a humorous or playful mannerC1formal

   In a way that is not serious, often with a joking or sarcastic tone.

   Scherzhaft

   • He facetiously remarked that the meeting was the highlight of his week.
   • She facetiously suggested they all take a nap instead of working.
   • The critic facetiously praised the film for its 'innovative' use of clichés.

   Synonymeflippantlyhumorouslyjokinglyplayfullytongue-in-cheekwittily

   Antonymeearnestlygravelyseriouslysincerelysolemnly