Meaning & use
Irreverently
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In a manner lacking proper respect for people or things generally taken seriously.
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The comedian joked irreverently about even the most solemn political figures.
She spoke irreverently about tradition, questioning rules no one else dared challenge.
A note on using this word
Built from 'reverent' with the negating prefix 'ir-,' the word describes a tone that deliberately pokes fun at what is usually treated with solemnity.
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