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Term: Irreverent

Description:

Irreverent is an adjective that describes someone or something showing a lack of respect or seriousness towards what is generally considered important, sacred, or holy.

Senses:

1. Showing a lack of respect or seriousness towards religious beliefs or practices.
2. Exhibiting a disrespectful or cheeky attitude towards authority figures or societal norms.
3. Characterized by a light-hearted or humorous disregard for seriousness.
4. Displaying a playful or mocking tone towards something traditionally revered.

Sample Sentences:

1. His irreverent remarks about the church offended many devout followers.
2. The comedian's irreverent jokes about politicians had the audience laughing uproariously.
3. Despite her irreverent behavior, she always managed to maintain her charm and win people over.
4. The irreverent parody of the classic novel took a lighthearted approach to a revered piece of literature.

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