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irreverent

[ ih-rev-er-uhnt ]

adjective

  1. not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect:

    an irreverent reply.

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Other Word Forms

  • ·İ·Գ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of irreverent1

1485–95; < Latin irreverent- (stem of 𱹱ŧԲ ) disrespectful. See ir- 2, reverent
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For Waters, humor is the ultimate weapon, and he wields it with irreverent goodwill, mocking himself first before tearing into anyone else.

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It's a typically irreverent comment, an example of the dry wit she uses to sweeten the sincerity and anger of her music.

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Tragedy offered moral lessons about leadership, justice and collective welfare, while comedy delivered irreverent critiques of politicians and popular mindsets.

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It’s hard to drive anywhere in the city right now without seeing an irreverent bumper sticker.

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It’s hard to drive anywhere in L.A. right now without seeing an irreverent bumper sticker.

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irreverenceˈ𱹱Գ