irreverently

American  

[ir-ev-er-uhnt-lee, ir-ev-ruhnt-lee] / ɪrˈɛv ər ənt li, ɪrˈɛv rənt li /

adverb

1. in a way that lacks reverence or respect for things that are considered serious or sacred.

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Example Sentences

Rarely have the innovations of Jackson’s idols — from Joni Mitchell to Stephen Sondheim — been repurposed so reverently and irreverently at once.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2022

The New York Post covered Trump's declaration with a bottom-of-front-page footer irreverently headlined, "Florida Man Makes Announcement".

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022

He also irreverently acknowledged said hole on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2022

But even larger is the shadow cast by Christie’s 1952 play, which provides a fun backdrop, if one rendered irreverently, for this diverting puzzle within a puzzle.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022

"Those frames of fruit would do for a State fair," said Gray, irreverently.

From Dorothy and other Italian Stories by Woolson, Constance Fenimore