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Re: [ANN][SYNC]X11 | POS| 1,000 Coins| Rare | Now on MintPal | NiteSend
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nexus00
on 12/06/2014, 02:11:29 UTC
it was ironic - next time i will write ... "Attention please - its ironic"

I'm just going to go ahead and point out the fact that you are not using the word "ironic" like you think you are. The word your looking for is "facetious".

there was no irony in your earlier statement. You were being facetious when you said:

 "wow - a whale - can someone tell how much fish this is ?

im curios why someone sell this very very very massive amount - can you tell me please !?!"



Just saying

Sarcastic I think would be a better word for description of the statement.

I have to disagree. I think facetious is the right word here.

The adjective facetious means amusing, humorous and lacking serious intent. A facetious remark is not meant to be taken literally. The adjective sarcastic means characterized by harsh or bitter irony. A sarcastic remark is cutting and may be seen as an ironical taunt.

The adjective facetious refers to joking and humor. A facetious person pokes fun at serious situations, often as an attempt to lighten up the mood. Facetious humor is often an attempt to relieve group stress.

Sarcasm is generally wielded with the intent to harm the recipient. A sarcastic comment is often biting and filled with derision. Often the intent is to be hostile in a covert manner. However, some people are sarcastic without meaning to cause harm. According to the article "Field Guide: Sarcastic Masters" in "Psychology Today," people who use sarcastic humor sometimes unwittingly cause harm to relationships and even careers.

The word facetious comes from the Latin word "facetiae," meaning something witty. Other forms of the word include the adverb facetiously and the noun facetiousness. The word sarcastic comes from the Latin word "sarcasmus" and the Greek word "sarkasmos," both of which mean to rend (the flesh) or to sneer. Other forms of the word include the adverb sarcastically and the noun sarcasm.