sexual

adjective

sex·u·al | \ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl,

ˈsek-shəl\

Definition of sexual

1 : of, relating to, or associated with sex or the sexes sexual differentiation sexual conflict

2 : having or involving sex sexual reproduction

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Examples of sexual in a Sentence

He denied that he had a sexual relationship with her.

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The authors conclude that the male baboons’ behavior amounts to sexual intimidation. — Michael Price, Science | AAAS, "Are some primates wired for sexual harassment?," 6 July 2017 Mr. Cohen said that Carroll had tried hard to sublimate the sexual impulses that at times tormented him. — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, "Morton Cohen, Scholar of Lewis Carroll and His Wonderland, Dies at 96," 4 July 2017 The emails do not appear to be related to any sexual assault investigations. — Matthew Watkins And Jim Malewitz, star-telegram.com, "As Baylor regent, lobbyist called drinking female students ‘perverted little tarts’," 2 July 2017 While the existence of the Comey tapes were merely hinted at, the tapes recording his lewd bragging about using his fame for sexual advancement are all too real. — Isobel Thompson, The Hive, "Why Trump’s Misogyny Could Endanger His Presidency," 30 June 2017 Charging documents indicate that Jasiczek had sexual intercourse and engaged in lewd fondling or touching with a student over the age of 16 between Jan. 1 and May 3. — Katy Bergen, kansascity.com, "Olathe South High teacher charged with unlawful sexual relations with student," 30 June 2017 Real freedom for women, Salt-N-Pepa are saying, lies in sexual autonomy, in taking control of their bodies. — Dinitia Smith, Daily Intelligencer, "Straight Outta Queens," 30 June 2017 Former president Steve Penny resigned in March under intensifying pressure for the way the organization handled charges of sexual abuse. — Will Graves, chicagotribune.com, "USA Gymnastics needs ‘culture change’ to stop abuse: review," 27 June 2017 And like North Carolina, Maryland had a law until 2008 that said a woman couldn't revoke sexual consent after it was initially given. — Jessica Valenti, Marie Claire, "So We Can't Even Prosecute Our Rapists Now?," 26 June 2017

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