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irreverent

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irreverent in WordNet English dictionary

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