sexual (redirected from sexual receptivity)

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.

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[Late Latin sexulis, from Latin sexus, sex.]

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sexu·al·ly adv.

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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

Thesaurus

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"

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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