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R-Rated

Definition:

R-rated refers to a rating assigned to a film, indicating that the content may be unsuitable for children under the age of 17 without the accompaniment of a parent or guardian.

Senses:

1. Adjective: Rated R

Used to describe a film, television show, or other forms of media that have been assigned the R-rating due to adult-oriented content such as violence, explicit language, or sexual scenes.

Example Sentence: The movie they watched last night was intense, with an array of R-rated scenes that kept them on the edge of their seats.

2. Verb: Rate as R

Action of assigning an R-rating to a film or other form of media due to its explicit content, thereby indicating that it may not be suitable for viewers under 17 years old.

Example Sentence: The board decided to r-rate the movie after considering the explicit violence depicted in several scenes.

3. Adverb: In an R-rated Manner

Used to describe actions, behavior, or language that is characteristic of content classified as R-rated, often implying a degree of explicitness or age-inappropriateness.

Example Sentence: The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes, but some of his punchlines were delivered in an R-rated manner, eliciting both laughter and gasps from the crowd.

4. Noun: R-Rated Film

A film that has been classified as R-rated due to its content, indicating that it is intended for mature audiences and may be unsuitable for viewers under the age of 17.

Example Sentence: The cinema decided to screen an R-rated film during their late-night movie marathon, catered specifically to adult viewers.