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nongraphic

nongraphic

7.2
Not showing gory details of violent or sexual scenes
  • adjective
  • /nɒnˈɡræfɪk/
  • US
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  • The documentary presented a nongraphic overview of the war, focusing on personal stories rather than detailed violence.

Examples

  • Unlike many horror movies, this one remains nongraphic and relies on suspense rather than gore.

  • The report was intentionally nongraphic, focusing on facts without showing disturbing images.

  • The film was praised for its nongraphic depiction of difficult topics, making it suitable for younger audiences.

  • The report provided a nongraphic overview of the events.

  • They included a nongraphic description of the incident.

  • Her account of the incident was nongraphic, avoiding any explicit descriptions of the events that occurred.

  • The teacher provided nongraphic materials about the topic, ensuring the content was appropriate for younger students.

How Graphic

gory
  • NSFW
21 6.5
graphic
  • Offensive
100 6.0
nongraphic
  • US
7.2
discreet
115 5.8

Surface Forms

nongraphic positive

Morphology

nongraphic = graphic (transparent) = non + graphic

Formed by the productive negating prefix 'non-' + 'graphic' (meaning vivid/gory), so the meaning 'not graphic' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Nongraphic comes from the parts non- meaning 'not' and graphic meaning 'picture' or 'drawing', and graphic later came to mean 'very clear or vivid images'. So a nongraphic film or report avoids showing violent or shocking pictures or vivid detail.