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irreverent

English

Etymology

ir- +? reverent

Adjective

irreverent (comparative more irreverent, superlative most irreverent)

  1. Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.
    an irreverent new work
    an irreverent examination of reviewing

Synonyms

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  • Translations

    See also

    • sarcastic

    Further reading

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    irreverently

    English

    Etymology

    irreverent +? -ly

    Adverb

    irreverently (comparative more irreverently, superlative most irreverently)

    1. In an irreverent manner.

    Translations

    References

    • irreverently in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
    • irreverently in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.

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