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Definition of Irreverent
1. Adjective. Showing lack of due respect or veneration. "Noisy irreverent tourists"
Also: Disrespectful
Similar to: Blasphemous, Profane, Sacrilegious, Aweless, Awless, Disrespectful
Derivative terms: Irreverence
Antonyms: Reverent
Similar to: Blasphemous, Profane, Sacrilegious, Aweless, Awless, Disrespectful
Derivative terms: Irreverence
Antonyms: Reverent
2. Adjective. Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality. "A certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
Exact synonyms: Impertinent, Pert, Saucy
Similar to: Spirited
Derivative terms: Impertinence, Pertness, Pertness
Similar to: Spirited
Derivative terms: Impertinence, Pertness, Pertness
3. Adjective. Not revering god.
Definition of Irreverent
1. a. Not reverent; showing a want of reverence; expressive of a want of veneration; as, an irreverent babbler; an irreverent jest.
Definition of Irreverent
1. Adjective. Lacking proper respect or seriousness; sarcastic. ¹
2. Adjective. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Irreverent
1. [adj]