Frivolous
Facetious
Facetious adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.
Usage example: the essay is a facetious commentary on the absurdity of war as a solution for international disputes
Frivolous is a synonym for facetious in flippant topic. You can use "Frivolous" instead an adjective "Facetious", if it concerns topics such as light, foolish, tongue-in-cheek.
Nearby Word: facetiously
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