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Webster 1913 Edition

Irreverent

Ir-rev′er-ent

,
Adj.
[L.
irreverens
,
-entis
: cf. F.
irrévérent
. See
In-
not, and
Reverent
.]
Not reverent; showing a lack of reverence; expressive of a lack of veneration;
as, an
irreverent
babbler; an
irreverent
jest.

Webster 1828 Edition

Irreverent

IRREV'ERENT

, a.
1.
Wanting in reverence and veneration; not entertaining or manifesting due regard to the Supreme Being.
2.
Proceeding from irreverence; expressive of a want of veneration; as an irreverent thought, word or phrase.
3.
Wanting in respect to superiors.

Definition 2024

irreverent

irreverent

See also: irrévérent

English

Adjective

irreverent ‎(comparative more irreverent, superlative most irreverent)

  1. Lacking respect or seriousness.
  2. Courageous, straightforward, saucy, having mass appeal, but likely to offend. Challenging the status quo, rocking the boat.
    an irreverent new work
    an irreverent examination of reviewing

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Etymology

ir- +‎ reverent

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