Synonyms of G-rated

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adjective

ˈjē-ˈrā-təd 

as in pure

free from any trace of the coarse or indecent

the comic's G-rated routine is something that the whole family can enjoy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pure
• chaste
• modest
• immaculate
• clean
• decent
• virginal
• decorous
• virgin
• harmless
• vestal
• unsullied
• spotless
• unblemished
• tasteful
• untainted
• stainless
• innocuous
• inoffensive
• untarnished
• proper
• undefiled
• refined
• lily-white
• unsoiled
• unstained
• innocent
• cultivated
• unspotted
• seemly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vulgar
• obscene
• indecent
• filthy
• coarse
• dirty
• smutty
• unclean
• impure
• immodest
• unchaste
• soiled
• improper
• stained
• ribald
• spotted
• unseemly
• tainted
• tarnished
• blemished
• indelicate
• crude
• indecorous
• tasteless
• tacky
• unrefined
• sullied
• defiled

grated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of grate

1

as in annoyed

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts

unintentionally or not, you say rude things that grate people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• annoyed
• irritated
• bothered
• bugged
• persecuted
• got
• aggravated
• ate
• rasped
• exasperated
• nettled
• irked
• frosted
• ruffled
• riled
• itched
• griped
• infuriated
• chafed
• piqued
• burned (up)
• vexed
• wore on
• got to
• peeved
• worried
• put out
• galled
• teased
• angered
• spited
• narked
• insulted
• hacked (off)
• provoked
• plagued
• rubbed the wrong way
• stuck in one's craw
• set one's teeth on edge
• got one's goat
• got on one's nerves
• nagged
• roused
• enraged
• harassed
• upset
• offended
• heckled
• deviled
• inflamed
• maddened
• agitated
• hassled
• rankled
• antagonized
• badgered
• incensed
• unsettled
• harried
• roiled
• unhinged
• disquieted
• baited
• affronted
• distressed
• miffed
• perturbed
• outraged
• exercised
• discomposed
• fretted
• pestered
• bullyragged
• freaked (out)
• hagrode
• undid
• discomforted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obliged
• appeased
• pacified
• mollified
• satisfied
• delighted
• pleased
• placated
• gratified
• conciliated
• propitiated
• cheered
• assured
• soothed
• comforted
• reassured
• quieted
• gladdened
• consoled
• contented
• solaced

2

as in scratched

to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface

the sled grated along the bare pavement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scratched
• scraped
• ground
• rubbed
• rasped
• groaned
• whined

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slid
• glided
• skated

3

as in gritted

to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound

he grated the pieces of metal together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gritted
• scraped
• ground
• scratched
• crunched
• creaked
• groaned
• gnashed
• scrunched
• whined
• moaned
• jarred
• clashed
• rasped
• collided
• jangled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of G-rated

Verb

Parmesan, finely grated (about 2 cups), in a large bowl to combine; measure out 1 cup cheese and set aside for topping. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Some versions are sold as wedges, while others are finely grated and packaged for easy sprinkling over spaghetti or casseroles. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026

The outer layer holds concentrated citrus oils and flavor; it is commonly grated and the resulting citrus zest added to baked goods, dressings, or cocktails. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026

In Japanese cuisine, ginger is grated, shredded, or pickled and often served thinly sliced with sushi. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Hard cheeses such as cheddar, parmesan and gouda, however, are better suited for freezing and can be grated and stored for later use. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Rollins grated Breakker’s face against the steel cage as Bron collapsed. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026