Facetious (?), a. [Cf. F. facétieux. See Facetiæ.] 1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion.[1913 Webster]
2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious story or reply.
-- Facetiously, adv. -- Facetiousness, n.[1913 Webster]