HyperDic: sexual

English > 3 senses of the word sexual:
ADJECTIVEpertsexualof or relating to or characterized by sexuality
allsexualhaving or involving sex
allsexual, intimateinvolved in a sexual relationship
sexual > pronunciation
Soundsseh'kshuwahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > sexual: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or characterized by sexuality.
Examples
  • "sexual orientation"
  • "sexual distinctions"
Spanishsexual
Catalansexual
Nounssex, sexualitythe properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
Adverbssexuallywith respect to sexuality
English > sexual: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaninghaving or involving sex.
Examples
  • "sexual reproduction"
  • "sexual spores"
Attribute ofsex, gender, sexualityThe properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles
NarrowerintersexualExisting or occurring between the sexes
intimateUsed euphemistically to refer to the genitals
sexedHaving sexual differentiation
unisexualrelating to only one sex or having only one type of sexual organ
Oppositeasexual, nonsexualnot having or involving sex
Spanishsexual
Catalansexual
Nounssexactivities associated with sexual intercourse
Adverbssexuallyby sexual / sexual means
English > sexual: 3 senses > adjective 3
MeaningInvolved in a sexual relationship.
Example"the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife"
Synonymintimate
Broadersexymarked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
Catalansexual

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