irreverent
/i'revərənt/ Cách viết khác : (irreverential) /i,revə'renʃəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking proper respect or seriousness, especially toward things that are generally taken very seriously: This is the core meaning. An "irreverent" person or thing does not show the expected or traditional respect, often in a way that is humorous, bold, or critical.
- Not showing reverence for a deity or sacred things: Specifically describes an attitude that does not revere God or religious matters.
- Characterized by a bold, lively, or cheeky disregard for formality: Describes a manner that is pert, exuberant, and unconcerned with strict conventions of respect.
Examples of Usage
- General lack of respect:
- The comedian's irreverent humor often targets politicians and celebrities.
- She has an irreverent attitude toward the company's outdated traditions.
- Toward religion or sacred things:
- The film was criticized for its irreverent portrayal of religious figures.
- Irreverent comments during the ceremony shocked the devout attendees.
- Describing a lively, cheeky manner:
- His irreverent wit made him a popular but controversial talk show host.
- The guide's irreverent commentary made the historical tour unexpectedly entertaining.
Advanced Usage
- "Irreverent towards": Used to specify the object of the lack of respect.
- He is irreverent towards authority figures.
- Tone and Context: "Irreverent" often carries a tone that is not necessarily malicious but is boldly humorous, satirical, or refreshingly honest. It can be a positive trait when challenging unjust authority or stale traditions, or a negative one when crossing lines of decency.
Variants and Related Words
- Irreverence (noun): The quality or state of being irreverent.
- His irreverence for protocol often got him into trouble.
- Irreverently (adverb): In an irreverent manner.
- She spoke irreverently about the sacred texts.
Synonyms
- Disrespectful: Lacking respect (often more directly negative).
- Flippant: Not showing a serious or respectful attitude (suggests superficiality).
- Impious: Lacking reverence for God (specifically religious).
- Cheeky / Pert: Boldly lively or saucy in a way that shows a lack of respect (often less severe).
Antonyms
- Reverent: Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
- Deferential: Showing humility and respect.
- Pious: Devoutly religious.
- Respectful: Showing politeness and honor.
Related Idioms/Phrases
- To treat with irreverence: To handle or speak about something without due respect.
- The ancient artifact was treated with irreverence by the careless museum visitors.
- A spirit of irreverence: A prevailing attitude of not taking things too seriously.
- A spirit of irreverence characterized the new artistic movement.
Adjective
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not revering god
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characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
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a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
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showing lack of due respect or veneration
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irreverent scholars mocking sacred things
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noisy irreverent tourists
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