Difference between Facetiously and Jokingly

What is the difference between Facetiously and Jokingly?

Facetiously as an adverb is in a facetious or flippant manner; in a manner that treats serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor while Jokingly as an adverb is in a joking manner

Facetiously

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In a facetious or flippant manner; in a manner that treats serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor In a pleasantly humorous or playful fashion.

Jokingly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: in a joking manner

We hope you now know whether to use Facetiously or Jokingly in your sentence.

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