Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Funmi is just being facetious about her marrying a soldier.

Shushino

1 year ago

The word "facetious" refers to something meant to be funny or humorous, often in a way that is not serious or playfully sarcastic. In this context, if Funmi is being facetious about marrying a soldier, she is not serious; instead, she is likely joking or making light of the situation.

So, the correct answer is "unserious," which aligns with the meaning of "facetious." The word "serious" would be the opposite of what "facetious" implies.

OKIZI

4 months ago

In correct English is there any word like UNSERIOUS, is it not supposed to be NON SERIOUS?

Shivaxavier

3 years ago

wrong.
facetious means to treat something serious as in serious and the question said opposite in meaning