of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality (of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female gametes
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
sex•u•al /ˈsɛkʃuəl/USA pronunciation
adj. [usually: before a noun]
sex•u•al•ly, adv.: sexually active teenagers.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Medicineof or relating to sex:sexual pleasure.
- Medicineoccurring between or involving the sexes:sexual relations.
- Medicinehaving sexual organs:sexual reproduction in the animal world.
sex•u•al•ly, adv.: sexually active teenagers.
sex•u•al
(sek′sho̅o̅ əl or, esp. Brit., seks′yo̅o̅-),USA pronunciation adj.
sex′u•al•ly, adv.
- Medicineof, pertaining to, or for sex:sexual matters; sexual aids.
- Medicineoccurring between or involving the sexes:sexual relations.
- Medicinehaving sexual organs or reproducing by processes involving both sexes.
- Late Latin sexuālis, equivalent. to sexu(s) sex + -ālis -al1
- 1645–55
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'sexual desire' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Eros
- anaphrodisia
- anaphrodisiac
- aphrodisia
- aphrodisiac
- clitoridectomy
- concupiscence
- desirable
- erogenous
- erotic
- eroto-
- erotomania
- homosexuality
- hot
- hot pants
- hots
- incontinent
- lascivious
- lechery
- lewd
- libidinous
- lubricious
- luscious
- lust
- nymphomania
- obscene
- passion
- passionate
- pedophilia
- pride
- provocative
- rage
- satyriasis
- venereal
- venery