R-rated

[ahr-rey-tid]

adjective

1. (of a motion picture) suitable for those under 17 years of age only when accompanied by an adult.

2. mature, adult, or vulgar: R-rated jokes.

   R-rated language;

   R-rated jokes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of R-rated¹

First recorded in 1965–70; R ³ ( def. ) + rate ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Waldron: The show is R-rated, and he’s an R-rated protagonist, and so he does flawed things.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond these big productions, studio executives said they are also interested in family films, R-rated comedies, the ever-popular horror genre and stories that appeal to Middle America.

From Los Angeles Times

In a recent presentation to reporters, new Paramount Pictures co-chair Josh Greenstein said the studio saw a “huge opportunity” for R-rated comedies, among other film genres.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s also interest in R-rated comedies, horror and stories that appeal to Middle America.

From Los Angeles Times

In the ’80s and ’90s, a spate of women-led, R-rated thrillers suggested to a generation of male viewers that women are more reactionary than men, more prone to acting on big feelings in violent ways, especially if spurned by a lover.

From Salon