Associations to the word «Irreverent»

Wiktionary

IRREVERENT, adjective. Lacking respect or seriousness.
IRREVERENT, adjective. Courageous, straightforward, saucy, having mass appeal, but likely to offend. Challenging the status quo, rocking the boat.

Dictionary definition

IRREVERENT, adjective. Showing lack of due respect or veneration; "irreverent scholars mocking sacred things"; "noisy irreverent tourists".
IRREVERENT, adjective. Characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner".
IRREVERENT, adjective. Not revering god.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy