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ir·rev·er·ent  audio  (-rvr-nt) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Lacking or exhibiting a lack of reverence; disrespectful.
  2. Critical of what is generally accepted or respected; satirical: irreverent humor.


OTHER FORMS:
ir·rever·ent·ly(Adverb)


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