sexualadjective
usuk/ˈsek.sjʊəl/sexual adjective (SEX)
B2 relating to the activity of sex:
Most people remember their first sexual experience.
a sexual relationship
sexual assault/harassment
formal sexual intercourse (= the act of having sex)
sexual orientation/preference (= whether someone chooses to have sex with men, women, or both)
relating to the production of young living things by the combining of a cell from a male with a cell from a female:
sexual reproduction
More examples
- She campaigned tirelessly for sexual equality.
- He conforms to all the sexual stereotypes.
- They accused her of sexual discrimination.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Obstetrics: processes & stages connected with sexual reproduction
- conception
- curse
- egg
- hot flush
- impregnate
- menstrual period
- menstruate
- menstruation
- ova
- ovulate
- perinatal
- PMS
- PMT
- postmenopausal
- premenstrual
- prepubescent
- preterm
- puberty
- pubescent
- sb's biological clock is ticking idiom
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sexual adjective (MALE/FEMALE)
C1 relating to being male or female:
Sexual equality will not be achieved until there is more provision for childcare.
Some steps have been taken towards ending sexual discrimination (= treating people unfairly because of which sex they are).