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- [ih-rev-er-uh nt]
- /ɪˈrɛv ər ənt/
- /ɪ.ˈre.və.rənt.li/
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- [ih-rev-er-uh nt]
- /ɪˈrɛv ər ənt/
Definitions of irreverently word
- adjective irreverently not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply. 1
- noun irreverently In an irreverent manner. 1
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Origin of irreverently
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; < Latin irreverent- (stem of irreverēns) disrespectful. See ir-2, reverent
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Parts of speech for Irreverently
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irreverently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
irreverently usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irreverently
adverb irreverently
- impertinently — intrusive or presumptuous, as persons or their actions; insolently rude; uncivil: a brash, impertinent youth.
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- derisively — characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
- impudently — of, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery: The student was kept late for impudent behavior.
- flippantly — frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity: The audience was shocked by his flippant remarks about patriotism.
Antonyms for irreverently
adverb irreverently
- respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
noun irreverently
- reverently — feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
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