irreverent
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- irreverently adverb
Etymology
Origin of irreverent
1485–95; < Latin irreverent- (stem of irreverēns ) disrespectful. See ir- 2, reverent
Example Sentences
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Leonard Bernstein was commissioned to write a theatrical piece for the center’s opening in 1971, which turned out to be an irreverent “Mass” — musically, liturgically, culturally and, most assuredly, politically.
From Los Angeles Times
No, the kind of Raimi movie you’re getting here is irreverent, silly and very bloody: a character study that also features incredibly goofy scares.
From Los Angeles Times
So abrasive are its words and affecting its tune that the agnostic and irreverent journalist H.L.
That’s an answer NOFX’s fans have come to expect from the front man known for his scabrous humor and irreverent lyrics.
From Los Angeles Times
Why this story stuck with me: This story captured a sliver of the irreverent joy that Bill Walton brought to everyone he touched, including me.
From Los Angeles Times
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