sexual

adjective
UK: /ˈsek.ʃu.əl/
US: /ˈsek.ʃu.əl/

  1. Relating to sex or sexual activity.

    1. He felt sexual attraction to her instantly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie contains some sexual content that may not be suitable for children. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the biological differences between males and females.

    1. Sexual reproduction requires two parents. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sexual dimorphism is more pronounced in some species than in others. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sensual genital erotic
sexual noun

  1. A person's sexual orientation or preference.

    1. She identifies as a sexual. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding different sexual identities promotes inclusivity and acceptance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sexual" in English means: Relating to sex or sexual activity., Relating to the biological differences between males and females..

The phonetic transcription of "sexual" is /ˈsek.ʃu.əl/ in British English and /ˈsek.ʃu.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sexual": sensual, genital, erotic.

Example usage of "sexual": "He felt sexual attraction to her instantly.". More examples on the page.