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sexual

[sek-shoo-uhl, seks-yoo-] / ˈsɛk ʃu əl, ˈsɛks yu- /
ADJECTIVE
concerning reproduction, intercourse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carnal erotic intimate passionate reproductive sensual
WEAK
animal animalistic bestial fleshly generative genital genitive loving procreative sharing venereal voluptuous wanton
Antonyms
STRONGEST
chaste cold cool dull frigid
WEAK
asexual nonsexual

Example Sentences

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Nearly two-thirds of asylum seekers claiming persecution on the basis of sexual orientation had their claims granted at the initial stage in 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Swalwell dropped out tof the race for California governor on Sunday and announced his resignation on Monday, even as he denied "each and every" sexual misconduct claim against him.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor but denied accusations of sexual assault and misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

They didn’t track representation based on gender, sexual orientation or Asian origin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Like not a few of those seduced by the wild, McCandless seems to have been driven by a variety of lust that supplanted sexual desire.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer