Irreverent

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

Definitions of irreverent

adjective showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

Example Sentences

A1 The irreverent teenager made jokes during the serious ceremony.

A2 She had an irreverent attitude towards authority figures.

B1 The comedian's irreverent humor often pushed the boundaries of good taste.

B2 The artist's irreverent take on traditional painting techniques garnered both praise and criticism.

C1 The author's irreverent novel challenged societal norms and conventions.

C2 The irreverent political satire show was both controversial and popular among viewers.

Examples of irreverent in a Sentence

formal The speaker's irreverent remarks caused a stir among the audience.

informal She always has an irreverent attitude towards authority figures.

slang I love his irreverent sense of humor, it always cracks me up.

figurative The artist's irreverent approach to traditional painting techniques sets him apart from his peers.

Grammatical Forms of irreverent

• past tense: irreverenced
• plural: irreverents
• comparative: more irreverent
• superlative: most irreverent
• present tense: irreverent
• future tense: will be irreverent
• perfect tense: have been irreverent
• continuous tense: is being irreverent
• singular: irreverent
• positive degree: irreverent
• infinitive: to be irreverent
• gerund: irreverencing
• participle: irreverenting

Origin and Evolution of irreverent

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irreverent' originated from the Latin word 'irreverentia', which is derived from the prefix 'ir-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'reverentia' meaning 'reverence'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a lack of respect or reverence towards something sacred or holy, the word 'irreverent' has evolved to also encompass a more general sense of disrespect or lack of seriousness towards any subject or authority.