irreverent

adjective

ir·​rev·​er·​ent i-ˈre-v(ə-)rənt 

ˌi(r)-, 

-ˈre-vərnt

: lacking proper respect or seriousness

also : satiric

irreverently adverb

Synonyms of irreverent

• atheistic
• secular
• blasphemous
• sacrilegious
• impious
• profane
• pagan

Examples of irreverent in a Sentence

He has a delightfully irreverent sense of humor.

irreverent behavior during church services

Recent Examples on the Web

The irreverent Off-Broadway hit Titanique is moving to Broadway this spring. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 15 Dec. 2025

The film also needed to be genuinely funny and irreverent in order to appeal to both kids and adults. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025

More irreverent and satirical adventures with the group are expected on April 8, when the fifth and final season debuts, as announced at the CCXP fan convention this week. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025

The game will blend stealth and combat with the series’ irreverent dark humor. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin irreverent-, irreverens, from in- + reverent-, reverens reverent

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for irreverent

• reverent

Kids Definition

irreverent

adjective

ir·​rev·​er·​ent (ˈ)ir-ˈ(r)ev-(ə-)rənt 

-ərnt

: showing lack of reverence

irreverent joking and giggling in church

irreverence

-ˈ(r)ev-(ə-)rən(t)s, 

-ˈ(r)ev-ərn(t)s

noun

irreverently adverb