Backhanded and Facetious

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Backhanded adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.

Usage example: “You throw okay, for a girl” is a bit of a backhanded compliment

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Facetious and backhanded are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Facetious" instead an adjective "Backhanded".

Nearby Words: backhander, backhand

Facetious adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.

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Backhanded and facetious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backhanded" instead an adjective "Facetious".

Nearby Word: facetiously

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