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Meaning of "irreverently" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IRREVERENTLY

irreverently  [ɪˈrevərəntlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IRREVERENTLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Irreverently is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES IRREVERENTLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of irreverently in the English dictionary

The definition of irreverently in the dictionary is in a way which lacks due respect or veneration; disrespectfully; flippantly.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IRREVERENTLY


adherently
ədˈhɪərəntlɪ
afferently
ˈæfərəntlɪ
apparently
əˈpærəntlɪ
belligerently
bɪˈlɪdʒərəntlɪ
coherently
kəʊˈhɪərəntlɪ
currently
ˈkʌrəntlɪ
differently
ˈdɪfrəntlɪ
efferently
ˈɛfərəntlɪ
exuberantly
ɪɡˈzjuːbərəntlɪ
ignorantly
ˈɪɡnərəntlɪ
incoherently
ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərəntlɪ
inherently
ɪnˈhɛrəntlɪ
intolerantly
ɪnˈtɒlərəntlɪ
itinerantly
ɪˈtɪnərəntlɪ
operantly
ˈɒpərəntlɪ
preponderantly
prɪˈpɒndərəntlɪ
protuberantly
prəˈtjuːbərəntlɪ
reverberantly
rɪˈvɜːbərəntlɪ
reverently
ˈrɛvərəntlɪ
tolerantly
ˈtɒlərəntlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IRREVERENTLY

irresuscitable
irresuscitably
irretention
irretentive
irretentiveness
irretrievability
irretrievable
irretrievableness
irretrievably
irreverence
irreverent
irreverential
irreversibility
irreversible
irreversibleness
irreversibly
irrevocability
irrevocable
irrevocableness
irrevocably

WORDS THAT END LIKE IRREVERENTLY

confidently
consequently
consistently
conveniently
diligently
efficiently
evidently
frequently
gently
inadvertently
independently
patiently
permanently
presently
recently
significantly
silently
subsequently
sufficiently
urgently
violently

Synonyms and antonyms of irreverently in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «irreverently» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IRREVERENTLY

Find out the translation of irreverently to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of irreverently from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «irreverently» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

不敬
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

irreverentemente
570 millions of speakers

English

irreverently
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

irreverently
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

باستخفاف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

непочтительно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

irreverentemente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অবজ্ঞাভাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

irrévérencieusement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak sopan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

respektlos
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不敬に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불손
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Irreverently
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bất kính không
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

irreverently
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Irreverentently
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

saygısız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

irriverentemente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lekceważąco
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нешанобливо
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ireverențios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μάταια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

irreverently
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

irreverently
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uærbødig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of irreverently

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IRREVERENTLY»

The term «irreverently» is normally little used and occupies the 117.219 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IRREVERENTLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «irreverently» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «irreverently» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about irreverently

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IRREVERENTLY»

Discover the use of irreverently in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to irreverently and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Big Curmudgeon: 2,500 Irreverently Outrageous Quotations ...
The Big Curmudgeon is the richest collection yet of curmudgeonly commentary, combining all of the material from the bestselling Portable Curmudgeon and Portable Curmudgeon Redux, plus selections from A Curmudgeon’s Garden of Love—and ...
Jon Winokur, 2007
2
Basic Theology
Born-again Christians also make the mistake of blaspheming with their tongues. Can a Christian blaspheme? Yes. Look at the definition of blasphemy again. Blasphemy is not only speaking irreverently against God. But, blasphemy is also  ...
Dag Heward-Mills, 2011
3
Elements of logic
Take for example the above Destructive Dilemma ; it may be reduced to Destructive Conditional Syllogisms ; thus, " If this man were wise, he would not speak irreverently of Scripture in jest : but he does thus speak irreverently of Scripture ...
John Leechman, 1836
4
The Gentleman's and London Magazine: Or Monthly Chronologer, ...
What I mean is that common ovf- tom of using the sacred name irreverently .and inconsiderately upon the most trivial occasions. I cannot imagine how such an mi - becoming expression could insinuate itself a- mong all ranks and degrees of ...
‎1779
5
The Works of the Rev. Charles Buck, Late Minister of the Gospel
To pervert, misapply, or irreverently use the sacred scripture, whether in the pulpit or in conversation, is an evil highly reprehensible. It leads to an improper familiarity with the scripture, furnishes an argument for the infidel, and is a proof either ...
Charles Buck, 1822
6
eLeadership: Proven Techniques for Creating an Environment ...
6. Communicate. Irreverently. You COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES face to face, in speeches and meetings. You communicate with them through printed materials, including memos, newsletters, internal magazines, and notes on ...
Susan Annunzio, 2001
7
The Whole Works of the Late Reverend and Learned Mr. Thomas ...
But, alas ! among Christians it is much used in vain and irreverently. The name of God is thus profaned, vainly and irreverently used. 1st. By exclamations in a way of foolish wonder. It is sad to think hew that holy name is profaned by men, ...
Thomas Boston, 1848
8
The whole works of the late Reverend Thomas Boston, of ...
Bat, alas ! among Christians it is much used in vain and irreverently. The name of God is thus profaned, vainly and irreverently used. 1st. By exclamations in a way of foolish wonder. It is sad to think how that holy name is profaned by men, ...
Thomas Boston, Samuel M'Millan, 1848
9
The Edinburgh Magazine and Literary Miscellany
What I had formerly imagined was spiritual and indestructible, my Phrenology, I fear, irreverently tells me is ever controlled and clogged by the adamantine chains, so to speak, of that matter by which it is bound down and encircled ; and,  ...
‎1825
10
The domestic chaplain; or, Sermons on family duties for ...
The Apostle is speaking not of the character of the person receiving, but of the manner of the receiving ; and the Greek word, and the old English word, unworthily, both admit of the sense of irreverently, profanely, insultingly. The Apostle tells ...
John Edward N. Molesworth, 1838

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IRREVERENTLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term irreverently is used in the context of the following news items.
1
On criticism and censorship | The Australian
In recent times, in my Media Watch Dog blog, I have laughed at some of the critics of what I have irreverently termed the “Abbott clerical fascist ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
2
Movieclips Has 'Movie3Some' at YouTube Space LA | VideoInk
Hosted by Tiffany Smith (“Weekend Ticket”) and Kristian Harloff (“Schmoes Know”), “Movie3Some” irreverently covers the latest film releases ... «VideoInk, Jul 15»
3
Young Artists Theater to stage musical based on beloved film …
Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, “Shrek Jr.” is an irreverently fun show for the whole family. With abundant opportunities for imaginative ... «Paris Post Intelligencer, Jul 15»
4
ANT-MAN: TINY SUPERHERO, BIG ACTION PACKED … - Moviepilot
The film is entirely an irreverently entertaining blast from beginning to end, with some impressive special effects, wild action, some decent ... «moviepilot.com, Jul 15»
5
Topshop Cleverly Recycles Their Own Vintage Pieces
Keeping with their commitment to irreverently cool British fashion, Topshop has chosen Ella Richards, granddaughter of Rolling Stones Keith ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
6
Bacharach Reimagined, Menier Chocolate Factory, review …
... London opening of a New York-originating jukebox show that claims to 'reimagine' him but mainly worships, however irreverently, at his altar. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
Amy Schumer is not alone: Girl power takes the TV screen - Movies …
The two moms fight and love, irreverently and funnily through all the foibles life puts in one's way: grief, pain, deceit, sex, truth, money and more. «Haaretz, Jul 15»
8
LET YOUR FREAK FLAG SHOW! 'Shrek: The Musical' bringing …
Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek brings to life all the beloved characters from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film released ... «Bucks Local News, Jul 15»
9
Segerstrom Center to Open 2015-16 Spotlight Series with …
Irreverently and Hysterically funny!" Alive and Kicking! was created and written by Gerard Alessandrini and directed by Alessandrini and Phillip ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
10
Editorial: Who's laughing now? Delco's back in spotlight
“It was easy to write because we lived it,” Pope said of the pilot episode, which rather irreverently details the trio of friends' reactions as they ... «The Delaware County Daily Times, Jul 15»

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