= heterosexual, adj. (in various senses).

Heterosexual. Cf. sense B. 6.

Originally Psychology and Psychoanalysis. Sexually or romantically attracted to, or engaging in sexual activity with, people of the opposite sex.

Among homosexual people (esp. men): designating a heterosexual person (esp. a man).

Sexually or romantically attracted to members of the opposite sex; heterosexual; straight.

Of or relating to heterosexual people; (of a person) heterosexual. Cf. hetero, adj.

slang (originally U.S.). Conventional, respectable, socially acceptable. Frequently spec. (a) conventional in sexual behaviour; heterosexual; (b)…

Not homosexual; having a sexual orientation other than homosexual, spec. heterosexual. Cf. non-gay, adj.

Of or relating to heterosexual people; characterized by heterosexuality.