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sexually

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɛkʃuəɫi// UK //sˈɛkʃuːəli// sex·u·al·ly

adv. in a way that relates to physical attraction, sex, or the biological differences between males and females.

adv. in a manner relating to sexual activity, physical attraction, or biological sex. Functions as a modifier for adjectives or verbs to specify the sexual nature of an action or state.


SIMPLE

The two characters are sexually attracted to each other.

CONTEXTUAL

Some species of plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually depending on their environment.

COMPLEX

The study examines how different cultures perceive individuals who are sexually active outside of traditional social frameworks.

Origin

From sexual + -ly.

Usage

Typically used to modify adjectives like 'active', 'attracted', or 'transmitted', or verbs related to reproduction and behavior.

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