sexuality

noun sex·u·al·i·ty \ ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

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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

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Examples of sexuality in a Sentence

She is comfortable with her sexuality.
a study of male sexuality

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But Grande, who has always been an outspoken feminist and refused to be defined by her sexuality, rejects the notion that women can only be one thing, that feminine sensuality and divinity can't go hand in hand.

— bonnie stiernberg, Glamour, "Ariana Grande's 'God Is a Woman' Video Is an Incredible Manifesto for Empowering Female Sexuality," 14 July 2018
The ability to be in control of their own fertility and reproduction gave women a profound new autonomy over their own bodies, their health, and their sexuality.

— carolyn todd, Allure, "The History and Evolution of Birth Control in America," 12 July 2018
Ifti Nasim Ifti Nasim was a gay Pakistani poet who moved to the United States to avoid persecution for his sexuality.

— National Geographic, "12 Historic LGBTQ Figures Who Changed the World," 18 June 2018
Many of the spectators celebrating their sexuality — accompanied by lots of friends and family — were decked out in colorful beads and leis, and waving Pride flags.

— linda girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, "'One Aurora' celebrated in inaugural Pride Parade," 17 June 2018
Anne wrote candidly in other parts of her diary about her burgeoning sexuality, her anatomy and her impending period.

— Fox News, "Dutch researchers uncover dirty jokes in Anne Frank's diary," 16 May 2018
Anne wrote candidly in other parts of her diary about her burgeoning sexuality, her anatomy and her impending period.

— mike corder, chicagotribune.com, "Dutch researchers uncover dirty jokes in Anne Frank's diary," 15 May 2018
Monáe is media-savvy enough to protect herself from becoming tabloid fodder for publications that want to turn her personal life into spectacle or reduce her art to her sexuality.

— danielle jackson, Longreads, "Janelle Monáe’s New Music Teases a Queer, Femme Sensibility," 25 Apr. 2018
My sexuality is used as a wedge issue and quite frankly my vocation as a minister is part of it as well.

— gilbert garcia, San Antonio Express-News, "Kopser accused of making opponent’s sexuality an issue," 3 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of sexuality

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Definition of sexuality for English Language Learners

: the sexual habits and desires of a person

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sexuality

noun sex·u·al·i·ty \ ˌsek-shə-ˈwal-ət-ē \

medical Definition of sexuality

plural sexualities

: 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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