sexually
/ˈsɛkʃuːəli
/adverb
1In a way that relates to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals: I was not sexually attracted to her he claims he was sexually abused sexually explicit material...
- A boy looks on from the right, pondering the bizarre, sexually charged antics on the dreamlike platform.
- The images on these prints are mostly sexually explicit.
- Think of Cezanne's early, sexually driven expressionism, or Mondrian's romantic Dutch realism, or the design-based art nouveau of early Bonnard.
2In a way that relates to the two sexes or to gender: she was sexually discriminated against...
- Depression is somewhat discriminating sexually, as studies have consistently shown that women are considerably more likely to acquire the disease than men.
- Current and former employees have repeatedly made the case that it is not a supportive place to work and that it sexually discriminates in hiring and promotion.
- There was concern in conducting the online study that sexually prejudiced individuals might attempt to sabotage the research.
3 Biology In a way that relates to sexual reproduction: bees can reproduce sexually or asexually sexually mature animals...
- The subject is considered insensitive, studied like an insect, sexually available.
- The testosterone response of male mammals given naloxone predicts whether or not they will be sexually active.
- Beavers usually become sexually mature at two years old, at which time they may establish new colonies.