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    irreverent
    /ɪˈrɛv(ə)rənt/

    adjective

    • 1. showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously: "he had an irreverent sense of humour but could always be counted on for sage advice"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIRREVERENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Irreverent means not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › irreverentIrreverent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of IRREVERENT is lacking proper respect or seriousness; also : satiric. How to use irreverent in a sentence.

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  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIRREVERENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Irreverent means not showing respect for people or things that are generally respected. Learn how to use this adjective, its synonyms, and its pronunciation with Collins English Dictionary.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIRREVERENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Irreverent means not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples from various sources, and find translations in other languages.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › irreverentIRREVERENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Irreverent definition: not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect. See examples of IRREVERENT used in a sentence.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › irreverentIRREVERENT Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words -...

    Synonyms for IRREVERENT: atheistical, atheistic, secular, blasphemous, sacrilegious, impious, profane, pagan; Antonyms of IRREVERENT: reverent, pious, religious, holy, devout, worshipful, prayerful, godly

  9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › irreverentirreverent | meaning of irreverent in Longman Dictionary of ...

    irreverent means not showing respect for something that most people respect. Learn more about this word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage with examples from the corpus.