irreverent

• Qualifie une attitude ou un propos qui manque de respect envers des personnes, des idées ou des institutions généralement considérées comme sérieuses, souvent avec une touche d'humour ou de désinvolture.

Describes a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.

1. Lacking respectB2formal

   Showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually taken seriously.

   irrévérencieux

   • His irreverent jokes about the professor offended some students.
   • The comedian's irreverent style made the audience laugh.
   • She made an irreverent comment about the sacred ceremony.

   Synonymesaudaciouscheekycontemptuousdiscourteousdisrespectfulflippantimpertinentimpudentinsolentrudesassysaucy

   Antonymesaweddeferentialrespectfulreverent

2. Playfully disrespectfulB2informal

   Treating something serious in a humorous or disrespectful way, often in a clever manner.

   Irrévérencieux (avec humour)

   • The movie takes an irreverent look at the royal family.
   • His irreverent attitude toward authority figures is refreshing.
   • The article was an irreverent take on modern politics.

   Synonymescheekyfacetiousflippantimpertinentimpudentsaucytongue-in-cheekwaggish

   Antonymesdeferentialrespectfulreverentserioussolemn