Sexual feelings or activities are connected with the act of sex or with people's desire for sex.
This was the first sexual relationship I had had.
Men's sexual fantasies often have little to do with their sexual desire.
Synonyms: carnal, erotic, intimate, sensual More Synonyms of sexual
sexuallyadverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
...sexually transmitted diseases.
How many kids in this school are sexually active?
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Sexual means relating to the differences between male and female people.
Women's groups denounced sexual discrimination.
...sexual and racial equal opportunities.
sexuallyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
If you're sexually harassed, you ought to do something about it.
3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Sexual means relating to whether a person is for example, heterosexual, homosexual, or bisexual
Sexual identity is not the sum total of our identity.
Sexual preferences are as varied as tastes in food and wine.
4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Sexual means relating to the biological process by which people and animals produce young.
Girls generally reach sexual maturity two years earlier than boys.
...sexual reproduction.
sexuallyadverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
The first organisms that reproduced sexually were free-floating plankton.
More Synonyms of sexual
sexual in British English
(ˈsɛksjʊəl)
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality
2.
(of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female gametes
Compare asexual (sense 2)
Derived forms
sexually (ˈsexually)
adverb
Word origin
C17: from Late Latin sexuālis; see sex
sexual in American English
(ˈsɛkʃuəl)
adjective
1.
of, characteristic of, or involving sex, the sexes, the organs of sex and their functions, or the instincts, drives, behavior, etc. associated with sex
2. Biology
a.
having sex
b.
designating or of reproduction involving the fertilization of a female gamete by a male gamete
Derived forms
adverb
Word origin
LL sexualis
Synonyms of 'sexual'
carnal, erotic, intimate, sensual
reproductive, sex, genital, venereal
sexy, erotic, sensual, inviting
More Synonyms of sexual
In other languages
sexual
British English: sexual /ˈsɛksjʊəl/ ADJECTIVE
Sexual feelings or activities are connected with the act of sex or with desire for sex.
This was the first sexual relationship I had.
American English: sexual
Arabic: جِنْسِيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: sexual
Chinese: 性欲的
Croatian: seksualan
Czech: sexuální
Danish: seksuel
Dutch: seksueel
European Spanish: sexual
Finnish: seksuaalinen
French: sexuel
German: sexuell
Greek: σεξουαλικός
Italian: sessuale
Japanese: 性的な
Korean: 성적인
Norwegian: seksuell
Polish: seksualny
European Portuguese: sexual
Romanian: sexual
Russian: сексуальный
Latin American Spanish: sexual
Swedish: sexuell
Thai: เกี่ยวกับเพศ
Turkish: cinsel
Ukrainian: сексуальний
Vietnamese: liên quan đến giới tính
All related terms of 'sexual'
sexual abuse
If a child or other person suffers sexual abuse , someone forces them to take part in sexual activity.
sexual climax
the most intense or highest point of an experience or of a series of events
sexual health
health care and counselling related to sexual relations, reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections , etc
sexual spore
a spore formed after the fusion of gametes and an asexual spore is the result of asexual reproduction
sexual assault
a violent physical attack on someone that has a sexual component
sexual equality
the same status , rights, and responsibilities for male and female people
sexual partner
Your partner is the person you are married to or are having a romantic or sexual relationship with.
sexual politics
the differences in the amount of power that male and female people have in a society or group
sexual services
a person who engages in sexual activity for money
sexual dimorphism
differences in appearance between the males and females of a species
sexual harassment
Sexual harassment is repeated and unwelcome sexual comments , looks, or physical contact at work.
sexual intercourse
Sexual intercourse is the physical act of sex between two people.
sexual orientation
Someone's sexual orientation is whether they are sexually attracted to people of the same sex, people of the opposite sex, or both.
sexual preference
Someone's sexual preference is the same as their → sexual orientation .
sexual selection
an evolutionary process in animals, in which selection by females of males with certain characters, such as large antlers or bright plumage , results in the preservation of these characters in the species
sexual reproduction
reproduction involving the fusion of a male and female haploid gamete
sexual stereotyping
the formation or promotion of a fixed general idea or image of how men and women will behave
sex abuse
if a child or other person suffers sexual abuse , someone forces them to take part in sexual activity with them, often regularly over a period of time
secondary sexual characteristic
any of various features distinguishing individuals of different sex but not directly concerned in reproduction . Examples are the antlers of a stag and the beard of a man
hochmagandy
the act carried out for procreation or for pleasure in which, typically, the insertion of the male's erect penis into the female's vagina is followed by rhythmic thrusting usually culminating in orgasm ; copulation; coitus
houghmagandie
the act carried out for procreation or for pleasure in which, typically, the insertion of the male's erect penis into the female's vagina is followed by rhythmic thrusting usually culminating in orgasm ; copulation; coitus
climax
The climax of something is the most exciting or important moment in it, usually near the end .
Chinese translation of 'sexual'
sexual
(ˈsɛksjuəl)
adj
[attraction, relationship, health]性的 (xìng de)
[differences, discrimination]性别(別)的 (xìngbié de)
[reproduction, maturity]生殖的 (shēngzhí de)
All related terms of 'sexual'
sexual innuendo
性暗示 xìng ànshì
sexual harassment
性骚(騷)扰(擾) xìngsāorǎo
racial/sexual discrimination
种(種)族/性别(別)歧视(視) zhǒngzú/xìngbié qíshì
intercourse
( frm sexual intercourse 性交 xìngjiāo
to have (sexual) intercourse
性交 xìngjiāo
1 (adjective)
Definition
of or characterized by sex
sexual fantasies
Synonyms
carnal
Their passion became inflamed and their carnal desires ran wild.
erotic
passionate and erotic love poetry
intimate
their intimate moments with one another
sensual
He was a very sensual person.
of the flesh
coital
2 (adjective)
Definition
(of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female reproductive cells
the sexual organs
Synonyms
reproductive
reproductive organs
sex
genital
venereal
procreative
3 (adjective)
exchanging sexual glances
Synonyms
sexy
erotic
sensual
inviting
bedroom
provoking
arousing
naughty
provocative
sexually provocative behaviour
seductive
His voice is seductive.
sensuous
wide, sensuous lips
suggestive
alluring
People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring.
voluptuous
a voluptuous, well-rounded woman with glossy red hair
slinky
titillating
deliberately titillating lyrics
flirtatious
come-hither (informal)
kissable
beddable
Additional synonyms
in the sense of alluring
People found his unflappable and cool persona alluring.
Synonyms
attractive,
fascinating,
enchanting,
seductive,
tempting,
sexy,
intriguing,
fetching (informal),
glamorous,
captivating,
beguiling,
bewitching,
come-hither,
hot (informal)
in the sense of erotic
Definition
of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure
passionate and erotic love poetry
Synonyms
sexual,
sexy (informal),
crude,
explicit,
rousing,
sensual,
seductive,
vulgar,
stimulating,
steamy (informal),
suggestive,
aphrodisiac,
voluptuous,
carnal,
titillating,
bawdy,
lustful,
sexually arousing,
erogenous,
amatory
in the sense of intimate
Definition
having sexual relations
their intimate moments with one another
Synonyms
sexual,
romantic,
private,
sexy,
erotic,
sensual,
carnal,
of the flesh,
coital
Synonyms of 'sexual'
sexual
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of provocative
Definition
provoking or inciting, esp. to anger or sexual desire
sexually provocative behaviour
Synonyms
suggestive,
tempting,
stimulating,
exciting,
inviting,
sexy (informal),
arousing,
erotic,
seductive,
alluring,
tantalizing
in the sense of seductive
Definition
very attractive or tempting
His voice is seductive.
Synonyms
tempting,
inviting,
attractive,
sexy (informal),
irresistible,
siren,
enticing,
provocative,
captivating,
beguiling,
alluring,
bewitching,
ravishing,
flirtatious,
come-to-bed (informal),
come-hither (informal),
hot (informal)
in the sense of sensual
Definition
having a strong liking for physical, esp. sexual, pleasures
He was a very sensual person.
Synonyms
sexual,
sexy (informal),
erotic,
randy (informal, British),
steamy (informal),
raunchy (informal),
lewd,
voluptuous,
lascivious,
lustful,
lecherous,
libidinous,
licentious,
unchaste
in the sense of sensuous
Definition
pleasing to the senses of the mind or body
wide, sensuous lips
Synonyms
sexy,
erotic,
voluptuous,
lush,
seductive,
luscious
in the sense of titillating
deliberately titillating lyrics
Synonyms
exciting,
stimulating,
interesting,
thrilling,
arousing,
sensational,
teasing,
provocative,
lurid,
suggestive,
lewd
in the sense of voluptuous
Definition
(of a woman) sexually alluring because of the fullness of her figure
a voluptuous, well-rounded woman with glossy red hair