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Examples of irreverent in a Sentence
He has a delightfully irreverent sense of humor.
irreverent behavior during church services
Recent Examples of irreverent from the Web
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Is there a dark, off-color, irreverent humor that’s specific to military veterans?
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On the strength of those experiences, Rubin and his wife, Allison, developed It'Sugar — named to stand out as an irreverent candy company.
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Bob the Drag Queen: Drag comes from a very irreverent culture.
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The comedic actor, who’s been cracking up folks since his days as an original cast member of the irreverent sketch comedy series ‘
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Powered by dazzling visuals and irreverent humor, this sequel to Marvel’s swashbuckling space Western is even wilder and more inspired than its predecessor.
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As far as musical differences go, the broad stroke is Dave's more of a perfectionist, Stone's more irreverent.
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Mel Brooks' irreverent parody Spaceballs soon became one of his most beloved films.
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Both were made in 1961, both in black-and-white, and both show how, post-World War II, notions of art turned cynical, irreverent and self-obsessed.
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Origin and Etymology of irreverent
Middle English, from Latin irreverent-, irreverens, from in- + reverent-, reverens reverent
IRREVERENT Defined for English Language Learners
irreverent
playDefinition of irreverent for English Language Learners
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: having or showing a lack of respect for someone or something that is usually treated with respect : treating someone or something in a way that is not serious or respectful
IRREVERENT Defined for Kids
irreverent
playDefinition of irreverent for Students
: not respectful “It seems irreverent, like running in a church.” — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea
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