sexual Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective of or relating to or characterized by sexuality
- sexual orientation
- sexual distinctions
adjective having or involving sex
- sexual reproduction
- sexual spores
adjective satellite involved in a sexual relationship
intimate.
- the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife
- she had been intimate with many men
- he touched her intimate parts

L. sexualis, fr. sexus sex: cf. F. sexuel.

Of or pertaining to sex, or the sexes; distinguishing sex; peculiar to the distinction and office of male or female; relating to the distinctive genital organs of the sexes; proceeding from, or based upon, sex; as, sexual characteristics; sexual intercourse, connection, or commerce; sexual desire; sexual diseases; sexual generation.