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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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
For The Win's daily sports newsletter pairs the latest news from around the sports world with the smartest – yet somewhat irreverent – takes from FTW's staff.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Developer Coal Supper has crafted a unique, must-play experience that celebrates irreverent British humor in its finest form.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Lobo is a violent and irreverent antihero from the planet Czarnia, known for his superhuman strength and invulnerability.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Irreverent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irreverent. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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