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irreverentshowing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrevərənt/

Korean meaning: 권위나 신성한 것에 대해 불경하거나 무례한

Korean pronunciation: 이**레**버런트

Example Sentences

  • The comedian's irreverent take on politics had the audience in stitches.
  • Her irreverent questions during the ceremony shocked the traditional guests.
  • The students loved their professor's irreverent style of teaching ancient history.

irreverent

ADJECTIVE

//ɪˈrevərənt//

showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

irreverent concept
💡 Concept

a teenager sits slouched in a church pew wearing headphones and casually eating snacks during a solemn ceremony. The teen's feet are propped up on the pew in front while texting on a phone with a smirk. Meanwhile, the formal religious service continues around them with a priest speaking at the altar. The surrounding congregation sits respectfully in proper posture, some glancing disapprovingly at the disruptive behavior. Other worshippers shake their heads or whisper concerns about the inappropriate conduct. a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈrevərənt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈrevərənt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixir--
Rootreverent

Origin

From Latin 'reverens' meaning 'showing respect or awe,' with the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not.' Originally used in medieval times to describe those who didn't show proper respect to religious authority, now applies to anyone who lacks respect for tradition or authority in general.

🎵Rhyme

reverentdifferent
reverent
different

🔗Collocations

irreverent humor
irreverent attitude
irreverent comedy
irreverent treatment
irreverent remarks
irreverent behavior

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The comedian's irreverent take on politics had the audience in stitches.

Her irreverent questions during the ceremony shocked the traditional guests.

The students loved their professor's irreverent style of teaching ancient history.

😄 Fun example

His irreverent tweet about the royal wedding went viral immediately.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

disrespectfulimpiousflippantcheekyimpertinent

Antonyms

reverentrespectfulpious

Related

irreverencemockerysatirerebellious

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