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irreverent
[ ih-rev-er-uhnt ]
adjective
- not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect:
an irreverent reply.
Synonyms: , ,
Other Word Forms
- ·İ·Գ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of irreverent1
Example Sentences
For Waters, humor is the ultimate weapon, and he wields it with irreverent goodwill, mocking himself first before tearing into anyone else.
It's a typically irreverent comment, an example of the dry wit she uses to sweeten the sincerity and anger of her music.
Tragedy offered moral lessons about leadership, justice and collective welfare, while comedy delivered irreverent critiques of politicians and popular mindsets.
It’s hard to drive anywhere in the city right now without seeing an irreverent bumper sticker.
It’s hard to drive anywhere in L.A. right now without seeing an irreverent bumper sticker.
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