irreverent

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking respect for religious or other sacred things.

  - "His irreverent jokes about religion offended many people."
  - "The irreverent student was suspended for defacing school property."

• adjective

  Showing a lack of proper or due regard.

  - "The irreverent attitude of the employee towards the boss was not appreciated."
  - "The irreverent behavior of the children during the school assembly disrupted the event."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irreverent
advent , contempt , evident , present , resent , sensible , sentient , tent , tenement

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Variants

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irreverent , irreverently

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'not to be revered,' irreverent comes from the Latin term 'reverentia,' meaning 'reverence.'

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Trivia

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1. Irreverent is an antonym for reverent.

2. Irreverent behavior is often considered a sign of creativity and originality.

3. The term irreverent has been used in various fields, including theology, psychology, and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A literary or artistic form of using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. Rebellion: An act of open resistance to authority or an established order.

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Culture

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Irreverent behavior or speech is often associated with rebellion, satire, and humor. It has been used in various forms of art and literature, such as caricatures, satirical essays, and irreverent comedies.

How to Memorize "irreverent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where someone is disregarding something that is considered sacred or important. Visualize this person making irreverent jokes or behaving in an irreverent manner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word irreverent with rebellion, satire, or humor. Think of irreverent comedians, satirical cartoons, or irreverent literature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Irreverent is for those who don't revere the revered.'

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