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.
-- Fa*ce"tious*ly, adv. -- Fa*ce"tious*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]