Fa‐cete″ (?), a. [L. facetus elegant, fine, facetious; akin to facies. See Face, and cf. Facetious.] Facetious; witty; humorous. “A facete discourse.” Jer. Taylor.
“How to interpose” with a small, smart remark, sentiment facete, or unctuous anecdote. Prof. Wilson.
— Fa‐cete″ly, adv. — Fa‐cete″ness, n.