noun
- extreme or excessive violence, especially as depicted in media or entertainment
Usage: often used in literary or media criticism
Examples
- The film was criticized for its portrayal of ultraviolence.
- Critics argued that the novel’s ultraviolence overshadowed its literary merit.
- The video game rating warned of ultraviolence and graphic content.
- Some directors use ultraviolence as a stylistic device.
- The movie’s ultraviolence sparked debates about media influence.
- Parents were concerned about children’s exposure to ultraviolence in entertainment.