irreverent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective showing lack of due respect or veneration
    • irreverent scholars mocking sacred things
    • noisy irreverent tourists
  2. adjective satellite characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
    impertinent; saucy; pert.
    • a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner
  3. adjective satellite not revering god
    godless.

WordNet

Ir*rev"er*ent adjective
Etymology
L. irreverens, -entis: cf. F. irrévérent. See In- not, and Reverent.
Definitions
  1. Not reverent; showing a want of reverence; expressive of a want of veneration; as, an irreverent babbler; an irreverent jest.

Webster 1913