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facetiousness

 

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Noun facetiousness has 1 sense
  1. facetiousness - playful humor
    --1 is a kind of
    playfulness, fun

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Term: facetiousness

Description:

Facetiousness refers to the quality or state of being jokingly or whimsically funny, often to amuse others. It involves humorous remarks or actions that are not meant to be taken seriously.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

  1. Sense: Quality of being jokingly humorous.
    • His facetiousness always lightens the mood during our meetings.
    • The comedian's facetiousness had the entire audience laughing uncontrollably.
    • I appreciate her facetiousness, as it generates a cheerful atmosphere.

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