irreverence

Example Sentences

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"He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," United Agents added.

From BBC

"He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, his irreverence, his generosity of spirit and his profound love of the English language," it said.

From Barron's

But in an editorial in Tuesday's memorial edition, the paper's main shareholder said its spirit of ribald anti-religious irreverence was still very much alive.

From BBC

A joke is a surprise, and irreverence is kind of a shortcut to that surprise.

From Los Angeles Times

People might be surprised you’re so close with your faith given the irreverence of your comedy.

From Los Angeles Times