Irreverent Definition & Meaning
irreverent
- adjective
- showing lack of due respect or veneration; "irreverent scholars mocking sacred things"; "noisy irreverent tourists"
- characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
- not revering god
"Irreverent" in song lyrics
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"Every now and then he gets irreverent..."
J-Live — Brooklyn Public Part 1 -
"what is a rhyme by yip harburg from his book rhymes for the irreverent"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with irreverent
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does irreverent mean?
- showing lack of due respect or veneration; "irreverent scholars mocking sacred things"; "noisy irreverent tourists" characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner" not revering god
- What part of speech is irreverent?
- Irreverent is an adjective.
- How many definitions does irreverent have?
- Irreverent has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).