Irreverent
Showing a lack of respect for things typically treated with respect or seriousness; often expressed through witty or dismissive humor.
adjectiveIrreverent
Showing a lack of respect for things typically treated with respect or seriousness; often expressed through witty or dismissive humor.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a student at a formal award ceremony cracking jokes about solemn traditions, turning a serious moment into a lighthearted, irreverent scene.
Sounds Like
Sounds like: ih-REH-vuh-ruhnt
Looks Like
Looks like: reverent with the prefix ir- (not reverent).
Remember This
Irreverent contrasts with reverent; the prefix ir- means not. The word comes from Latin reverent-, from revereri 'to fear or respect,' and was formed in English with the negating prefix ir-.
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reverent, disrespectful, flippant, sarcastic, irony
Note
Use irreverent to describe attitudes or humor, not necessarily insulting; avoid equating it with profanity or blasphemy unless clearly intended. It can be witty, not just rude.