irreverently

IPA/ɪˈrevərəntli/
IPA/ɪˈrevərəntli/

irreverently — 副詞

1. showing too little respect by treating serious, sacred, or respected people or t

1.副詞C2
釋義

不敬地

以輕慢態度對待莊重或神聖事物

showing too little respect by treating serious, sacred, or respected people or things too casually or mockingly

例句

Nora joked irreverently during the museum tour, making the guide frown.

Nora 在博物館導覽時不敬地開玩笑，讓導覽員皺起眉頭。

joked irreverently in a formal setting

Stefan spoke irreverently about the judge, even inside the courtroom.

Stefan 甚至在法庭裡都不敬地談論那位法官。

spoke irreverently about an authority figure

同義詞
  • disrespectfully

    broader and more neutral; it does not always suggest joking or mocking

  • flippantly

    emphasises a careless, light tone more than direct insult

  • mockingly

    focuses on making fun of someone or something openly

反義詞
  • respectfully

    shows care, politeness, or proper regard

  • reverently

    shows deep respect, especially toward something sacred

文法句型

modifies verbs of speaking, joking, laughing, or behaving toward serious or sacred subjects

用法筆記

Usually used with verbs of speaking, joking, laughing, or commenting about religion, ceremonies, authority, or other respected subjects. It is narrower than 'rudely' because it suggests treating something important as if it did not deserve serious respect.

常見錯誤

❌He made an irreverently joke about the funeral.
✅He made an irreverent joke about the funeral.
💡Use the adjective before a noun; 'irreverently' is the adverb form.
❌The clerk answered irreverently when I asked for a bag.
✅The clerk answered rudely when I asked for a bag.
💡'Irreverently' is usually for disrespect toward something serious, sacred, or highly respected, not an ordinary unfriendly reply.