Fa‐ce″tious (?), a. [Cf. F. facétieux. See Facetiæ.] 1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion.
2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious story or reply.
— Fa‐ce″tious‐ly, adv. — Fa‐ce″tious‐ness, n.