sexuality
- 01 C1 Advanced
the part of your personality that involves sexual feelings and how you express them.
the quality of being sexual; the capacity for sexual feelings and the expression of one's sexual nature.
Simple“The book explores how teenagers develop their own sense of sexuality.”
In context“The film was praised for its nuanced exploration of female sexuality, a subject often ignored or stereotyped in mainstream cinema.”
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the state of being sexually active or interested in sex.
the condition of being sexual or engaging in sexual activity.
Simple“The doctor asked questions about her health and sexuality.”
In context“Sociologists have noted a shift in how modern society views the intersection of aging and sexuality.”
Synonymssexual activityAntonymscelibacyasexuality
“They have never concealed their sexuality and have evolved almost entirely in the public eye, which has included some stumbles.”
“Photograph: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions “My mum accepted my sexuality,” he says.”
Borrowed from New Latin sexuālitās.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.