sexuality
noun
sex·u·al·i·ty
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Definition of sexuality
: the quality or state of being sexual:
a
: the condition of having sex
b
: sexual activity
c
: expression of sexual receptivity or interest especially when excessive
Examples of sexuality in a Sentence
She is comfortable with her sexuality.
a study of male sexuality
Recent Examples on the Web
Several hundred genes appeared to have an influence on sexuality. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "No 'gay gene' can predict sexual orientation, study says," 30 Aug. 2019 Then in 1992, Coloradans passed Amendment 2, which changed the state constitution to forbid any local governments from outlawing discrimination based on sexuality. — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, "Denver’s Tim Gill has donated half a billion dollars to LGBTQ equality. Now the software geek turned activist reflects on 25 years of the struggle.," 14 July 2019 At recent nationwide demonstrations, backers of Bolsonaro and Moro repeatedly denounced Greenwald — often by focusing on his sexuality and his husband, leftist Brazilian congressman David Miranda. — Washington Post, "Glenn Greenwald becomes focus of Brazil press freedom debate," 12 July 2019 The cycle of change included protests during the national anthem, discourse on sexuality and gender rights. — Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, "Greatest version of greatest women’s team ever: US wins fourth World Cup," 7 July 2019 Janelle Monáe is so much more than headlines that often—especially recently—focus primarily on her sexuality. — Essence, "Janelle Monáe Talks About The Pressure To Become 'A Future Mother': 'When The Time Is Right'," 27 June 2019 Parent company Google has been feeling the heat since YouTube decided not to remove conservative pundit Steven Crowder’s channel after Vox journalist Carlos Meza complained that Crowder was harassing him based on his sexuality and race. — Levi Sumagaysay, The Mercury News, "Google to stay in SF Pride parade despite employees’ call to kick it out," 26 June 2019 The 33-year-old is a vocal member of the LGBTQ community but had not previously put a label on his sexuality. — Jackie Strause, Billboard, "YouTube Star Eugene Lee Yang Comes Out in Music Video," 16 June 2019 The 33-year-old is a vocal member of the LGBTQ community but had not previously put a label on his sexuality. — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, "YouTube Star Eugene Lee Yang Comes Out in Music Video," 15 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sexuality.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sexuality
sexuality
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sexuality
: the sexual habits and desires of a person
See the full definition for sexuality in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sexuality
noun
sex·u·al·i·ty
| \ ˌsek-shə-ˈwal-ət-ē
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\
plural sexualities
Medical Definition of sexuality
: the quality or state of being sexual:
a
: the condition of having sex
b
: sexual activity
c
: expression of sexual receptivity or interest especially when excessive
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