irreverent (adj.)

  1. showing lack of due respect or veneration; irreverent scholars mocking sacred things; noisy irreverent tourists'

  2. characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality; a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner

    [ Syn: impertinent , pert , saucy ]

  3. not revering god

    [ Syn: godless ]

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