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- Dictionaryirreverent/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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IRREVERENT definition: 1. not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things: 2. not showing the…. Learn more.
If you describe someone as irreverent, you mean that they do not show respect for people or things that are generally respected. [approval] She's irreverent, fun and hugely popular. Taylor combined great knowledge with an irreverent attitude to history.
The meaning of IRREVERENT is lacking proper respect or seriousness; also : satiric. How to use irreverent in a sentence.
IRREVERENT meaning: 1. not showing the expected respect for official, important, or holy things: 2. not showing the…. Learn more.
Definition of irreverent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Irreverent definition: not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect. See examples of IRREVERENT used in a sentence.
If you are irreverent, you don’t show respect toward something, like your irreverent singing of your school's alma mater in a funny voice. To be irreverent doesn’t necessarily mean you don't like something; it’s just that you don’t display the same honor for it that other people do.
