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.