Irreverent Definition

ĭ-rĕvər-ənt
adjective
Lacking or exhibiting a lack of reverence; disrespectful.
American Heritage
Critical of what is generally accepted or respected; satirical.
Irreverent humor.
American Heritage

Disrespectful, cynical, cavilling, querulous, or vulgar, where one's own feelings, or especially deference to the feelings of others, customarily command silence, discretion, and circumspection.

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Irreverent Sentence Examples

  • It was a sure sign he was forgiven for his irreverent try at changing the age-old ritual of greeting card purchasing.

  • Though it is the duty of a minister to warn against irreverent or profane participation in the Lord's Supper, he himself has no right to exclude any one from communion; that can only be done as the act of himself and the elders duly assembled in session.

  • Han Solo is the rakish, irreverent anti-hero you can't help but like.

  • However, what might save you from that conclusion is the colors; hot pink, orange, and even blue appear on this irreverent landscape.

  • This is the perfect choice for those that may be a bit wary about committing to a full sized handbag, but are still interested in owning a style that is charmingly irreverent.

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