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
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Kealoha was an irreverent rascal on set Everyone on the panel — and several other Lilo & Stitch team members in behind-the-scenes footage — agreed that Kealoha was a force to be reckoned with on set.
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 26 July 2025
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In the meantime, more questions could arise about the future of other irreverent late-night talk shows in light of its fate.
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 26 July 2025
But Bella is a quick study, whisked away by a horny lawyer (Mark Ruffalo) in this jet-black comedy, which may be the purest expression of her irreverent, inspired goofball side.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 23 July 2025
In the meantime, more questions could arise about the future of other irreverent late-night talk shows in light of its fate.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Duolingo’s irreverent owl may look like comic relief, but their campaigns are fueled by machine learning and cultural analysis.
—Brandon Mina, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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“Irreverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverent. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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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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