irreverent
adjective
ir·rev·er·ent
i-ˈre-v(ə-)rənt 
ˌi(r)-,
-ˈre-vərnt
: lacking proper respect or seriousness
also
: satiric
irreverently
adverb
Synonyms of irreverent
Examples of irreverent in a Sentence
He has a delightfully irreverent sense of humor.
irreverent behavior during church services
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Brash, confident, possibly irreverent, and out there, looking to make life hell for everyone who played San Francisco.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The original Broadway production earned three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has delighted global audiences with its irreverent humor, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
With their second full-length album, the band continues to push the corridos tumbados movement — bold, irreverent, and entirely their own.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Irreverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverent. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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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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