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in a way that treats serious issues or subjects with deliberately inappropriate humor
- "Maybe the planet's just tired of us," she said facetiously when discussing climate change.
- She facetiously offered to solve the office's problems by installing a chocolate fountain.
- He facetiously remarked that aliens must be behind the missing documents.
- During the debate, she facetiously suggested banning Mondays altogether.
- He facetiously proposed replacing all meetings with nap time.
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in a joking or playful manner not meant to be taken seriously
- He facetiously said flying cars should fix traffic.
- She facetiously called herself office queen after the last donut.
- He facetiously blamed his bad hair on a conspiracy.
- He facetiously claimed his cat held him hostage.
- She facetiously warned broccoli would make you a superhero.