Associations to the word «Irreverent»
Noun
Adjective
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
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