sa·pi·o·sex·u·al
| \ ˌsā-pē-ō-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl
, ˌsa-
, -shü-əl, -ˈsek-shəl \
, ˌsa-
, -shü-əl, -ˈsek-shəl \
Definition of sapiosexual
: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to highly intelligent people
Those who are sapiosexual find the capacity to carry a witty, clever conversation to be the most attractive trait in a person.— Anika Madhusudhan
Other Words from sapiosexual
sapiosexual
noun,
plural sapiosexuals
Ever wondered what turns on a sapiosexual? Well, smart conversations do.
— Ismat Tahseen
sapiosexuality
\
ˌsā-pē-ō-ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē
, ˌsa-
, -shü-ˈa-
\
noun
, ˌsa-
, -shü-ˈa-
\
noun
… the continued popularity of sapiosexuality on dating apps shows just how much online dating changes the way we express our relationship needs and desires.
— Jess Joho
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“Sapiosexual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sapiosexual. Accessed 31 Jul. 2021.
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