[ɪˈrɛv(ə)rənt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
(e.g: he had an irreverent sense of humour but could always be counted on for sage advice)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin irreverent- ‘not revering’, from in- ‘not’ + reverent- ‘revering’ (see reverent)