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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Katcy Stephan, Variety, 29 May 2025
And as the event’s official closer — the AMAs’ afterparty DJ — her irreverent look fit the bill.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
While Dead Outlaw is packed with irreverent humor, Knitel sees her moments with Durand as something softer.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 23 May 2025
Season two of Peacemaker, his irreverent superhero series centered on the ignorant mercenary (John Cena) from The Suicide Squad, will follow the events of Superman.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 19 May 2025
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 4 Jun. 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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