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Definition of irreverence in English: irreverencenoun ɪˈrɛv(ə)r(ə)nsɪˈrɛv(ə)rəns mass nounA lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. an attitude of irreverence towards politicians Example sentencesExamples - She can then begin to rewrite them, with a twist, with humour, with irreverence, with blasphemy even.
- But you know it will all return, with more intensity, more wickedness and more irreverence - and so will you.
- And yet there's the childlike irreverence at times, the giggles, the non sequiturs, the references to such inane activities as shopping.
- Goud has always exhibited a devilish irreverence for hierarchies, whether in art or in life.
- She speaks of God or the gods with a delightful irreverence that never approaches blasphemy.
Synonyms disrespect, lack of respect, disdain, scorn, contempt, derision, mockery, ridicule, disparagement insolence, impudence, impertinence, cheek, flippancy, insubordination, presumptuousness, presumption, forwardness rudeness, impoliteness, discourtesy, incivility, abuse informal lip, nerve
Definition of irreverence in US English: irreverencenounɪˈrɛv(ə)rənsiˈrev(ə)rəns A lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. an attitude of irreverence toward politicians Example sentencesExamples - She can then begin to rewrite them, with a twist, with humour, with irreverence, with blasphemy even.
- But you know it will all return, with more intensity, more wickedness and more irreverence - and so will you.
- Goud has always exhibited a devilish irreverence for hierarchies, whether in art or in life.
- She speaks of God or the gods with a delightful irreverence that never approaches blasphemy.
- And yet there's the childlike irreverence at times, the giggles, the non sequiturs, the references to such inane activities as shopping.
Synonyms disrespect, lack of respect, disdain, scorn, contempt, derision, mockery, ridicule, disparagement
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