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

That evening, Salonen conducted Adams’ Chamber Symphony, in which Glass and few other composers irreverently meet Schoenberg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2024

O’Lear had been following the many memes proliferating online about the missing Titan, including some which irreverently mocked the wealthy victims.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2023

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

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

John was quite unaccustomed to conversation interlarded with quotations from what he had at school irreverently called "rep.," and wondering what manner of man he had to do with he hazarded an indirect question.

From Settlers and Scouts by Strang, Herbert