irreverent
adjective
ir·rev·er·ent
i-ˈre-v(ə-)rənt 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈre-vərnt
: lacking proper respect or seriousness
also
: satiric
irreverently
adverb
Examples of irreverent in a Sentence
He has a delightfully irreverent sense of humor.
irreverent behavior during church services
Recent Examples on the Web
The more traditional furnishings are balanced with art and treasures that feel a little more irreverent.
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Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
The English actor was all smiles and back to her irreverent self in an Instagram series posted Tuesday.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
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Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
The English actor was all smiles and back to her irreverent self in an Instagram series posted Tuesday.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for irreverent
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“Irreverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverent. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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irreverent
adjective
ir·rev·er·ent
(ˈ)ir-ˈ(r)ev-(ə-)rənt
-ərnt
: showing lack of reverence
irreverent joking and giggling in church
irreverence
noun
-ˈ(r)ev-(ə-)rən(t)s
-ˈ(r)ev-ərn(t)s
irreverently
adverb
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