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Facetiously Definition & Meaning

facetiously
adverb
  1. not seriously; "I meant it facetiously"

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Frequently asked questions

What does facetiously mean?
not seriously; "I meant it facetiously"
What part of speech is facetiously?
Facetiously is an adverb.

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