Meaning of Sexuality
the feelings and activities connected with a person’s sexual desires
In simple words: A person's sexual preferences or identity.
Sexuality in a sentence
- He was confused about his sexuality.
- **male/female sexuality**
- the psychology of human sexuality
- Her overt sexuality shocked cinema audiences.
- Victorian women were rarely allowed to express their sexuality.
How to use Sexuality
Used in discussions about personal identity, relationships, and societal issues. It's appropriate in academic, social, and supportive contexts but may be sensitive in conservative settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'sex' + 'uality' — think about the qualities of a person's sex life.
Related words
Synonyms for Sexuality
- sexual orientation
- sexual identity
- sexual preference
- sexual nature
- personal identity
Opposites of Sexuality
- asexuality
Common mistakes with Sexuality
- Confusing 'sexuality' with 'sex' — 'sex' refers to biological aspects.
- Using 'sexuality' to only describe homosexual preferences — it's broader.
- Not recognizing variations, such as asexuality and bisexuality.
Sexuality appears in
Sexuality in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الجنسانية
تفضيلات الشخص الجنسية أو هويته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যৌনতা
একজন ব্যক্তির যৌন পছন্দ বা পরিচয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Sexualität
Die sexuellen Vorlieben oder die Identität einer Person.
- SpanishEspañol
Sexualidad
Las preferencias o la identidad sexual de una persona.
- Persianفارسی
جنسیت
ترجیحات یا هویت جنسی یک فرد.
- FrenchFrançais
Sexualité
Les préférences ou l'identité sexuelle d'une personne.
- Hindiहिन्दी
यौनिकता
किसी व्यक्ति की यौन प्राथमिकताएं या पहचान।
- ItalianItaliano
Sessualità
Le preferenze o l'identità sessuale di una persona.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sexualidade
As preferências ou identidade sexual de uma pessoa.
- RussianРусский
Сексуальность
Сексуальные предпочтения или идентичность человека.
- Urduاردو
جنسیّت
کسی شخص کی جنسی ترجیحات یا شناخت۔
- Chinese中文
性 (xìng)
一个人在性方面的偏好或身份认同。
More words like Sexuality
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Sexuality
What does Sexuality mean?
A person's sexual preferences or identity.
What is the definition of Sexuality?
the feelings and activities connected with a person’s sexual desires
How do you use Sexuality in a sentence?
He was confused about his sexuality.
Can you give another example of Sexuality?
**male/female sexuality**
What are synonyms for Sexuality?
Common alternatives include sexual orientation, sexual identity, sexual preference, sexual nature, personal identity.
What is the opposite of Sexuality?
Opposite meanings include asexuality.
What words go with Sexuality?
It commonly pairs with female, male, human, express, explore, question.
What are common mistakes when using Sexuality?
Confusing 'sexuality' with 'sex' — 'sex' refers to biological aspects. Using 'sexuality' to only describe homosexual preferences — it's broader. Not recognizing variations, such as asexuality and bisexuality.
How do you pronounce Sexuality?
US: /["/ˌsekʃuˈæləti/"]/, UK: /["/ˌsekʃuˈæləti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sexuality?
Used in discussions about personal identity, relationships, and societal issues. It's appropriate in academic, social, and supportive contexts but may be sensitive in conservative settings.
What CEFR level is Sexuality?
"Sexuality" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.
