Definition of IRREVERENT

irreverent

Meanings

Adjective

  • showing lack of due respect or veneration
    • "irreverent scholars mocking sacred things"
    • "noisy irreverent tourists"

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
    • "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"
  • not revering god

Adj

  • Lacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with respect; going against conventional precepts.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin irreverēns. By surface analysis, ir- + reverent.

Antonyms

reverent

Scrabble Score: 13

irreverent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
irreverent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
irreverent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

irreverent is a valid Words With Friends word