irreverently

Meanings

• adjective

  Acting or speaking in a way that disregards the importance, dignity, or respect due to someone or something.

• Characterized by or displaying irreverence.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irreverently
reverently , jovially , merely , quarely , daily

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Variants

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irreverent , irreverently

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Etymology

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From Old French irreverent, from in- 'not' + reverent 'reverent'.

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Trivia

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1. Irreverently is often used in a positive context to describe someone who is witty and playful, but it can also be used negatively to describe someone who is disrespectful or rude.

2. Irreverently was first used in English in the late 15th century.

3. Irreverently is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'sarcastically'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A form of art that uses 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. Humor: The ability to perceive the absurd or ironic in a situation and to use it to entertain or amuse others.

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Culture

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Irreverently is often used in a humorous or playful context to describe someone who disregards the rules or conventions in a lighthearted way. It can be seen in literature, art, and popular culture, such as in satire or comedy.

How to Memorize "irreverently"

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   - Imagine a person acting in a disrespectful or disregardful manner, such as making jokes at someone else's expense or breaking rules in a playful way.

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3. mnemonics
   

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