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sex·u·al  (sksh-l)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, involving, or characteristic of sex, sexuality, the sexes, or the sex organs and their functions.
2. Implying or symbolizing erotic desires or activity.
3. Relating to, produced by, or involving reproduction characterized by the union of male and female gametes: sexual reproduction.
[Late Latin sexulis, from Latin sexus, sex.]
sexu·al·ly adv.
sexual
Adjective
1. of or characterized by sex
2. (of reproduction) characterized by the union of male and female reproductive cells
3. of or relating to the differences between males and females
sexuality n
sexually adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.sexual - of or relating to or characterized by sexuality; "sexual orientation"; "sexual distinctions"
2.sexual - having or involving sex; "sexual reproduction"; "sexual spores"
asexual, nonsexual - not having or involving sex; "an asexual spore"; "asexual reproduction"
3.sexual - involved in a sexual relationship; "the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife"; "she had been intimate with many men"; "he touched her intimate parts"
intimate
sexy - marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest; "feeling sexy"; "sexy clothes"; "sexy poses"; "a sexy book"; "sexy jokes"
sexual
adjective 1. carnal, erotic, intimate, of the flesh, coital
adjective 2. sexy, erotic, sensual, inviting, bedroom, provoking, arousing, naughty, provocative, seductive, sensuous, suggestive, voluptuous, slinky, titillating, flirtatious, come-hither (informal) kissable, beddable
Translations
sexual [ˈsɛksjuəl] adj → sexual;
sexual assault → atentado contra el pudor;
sexual harassment → acoso sexual;
sexual intercourse → relaciones fpl sexuales
sexual [ˈsɛksjuəl] sex adj → sexuel(le);
sexual assault → attentat m à la pudeur;
sexual harassment → harcèlement sexuel
sexual [ˈsɛksjuəl] adj → sexuell;
(reproduction) → geschlechtlich;
(equality) → der Geschlechter
sexual [ˈsɛksjuəl] adj → sessuale;
sexual assault → violenza carnale;
sexual harassment → molestie fpl sessuali;
sexual intercourse → rapporti mpl sessuali


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In the next place, wonderful as it seems in a sexual world, the Martians were absolutely without sex, and therefore without any of the tumultuous emotions that arise from that difference among men.
The War Of The Worlds by Wells, H.G. View in context
In these two romantic natures was manifest in a signal way that neglected phenomenon, the dominance of the sexual element in all the relations of life, strengthening, softening, and beautifying even those of consanguinity.
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The artist, painter, poet, or musician, by his decoration, sublime or beautiful, satisfies the aesthetic sense; but that is akin to the sexual instinct, and shares its barbarity: he lays before you also the greater gift of himself.
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