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facetiously Antonyms

Opposite of facetiously

Pinning down the opposite of facetiously requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adverb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that treats serious issues with deliberately inappropriate or flippant humor.

Usage Example

"During the budget meeting, he seriously suggested selling the company headquarters to cover the deficit."

Strongest
seriously
earnestly
Strong
solemnly
gravely
sincerely

Similar words to facetiously

Words similar to facetiously shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

flippantly
jocularly
jestingly
tongue-in-cheek
jokingly
glibly
playfully
See all synonyms of facetiously

• Nearby Words

facet
faceted
facetious
facetiously
faceup
facially
facile

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Facetiously. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/facetiously
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