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SEXUALITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SEXUALITY?

Need another word that means the same as “sexuality”? Find 15 synonyms for “sexuality” in this overview.

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Sexuality as a Noun
Definitions of "Sexuality" as a noun
Synonyms of "Sexuality" as a noun (15 Words)
Usage Examples of "Sexuality" as a noun

The synonyms of “Sexuality” are: gender, sex, sensuality, sexiness, desirability, sexual orientation, orientation, sexual preference, leaning, persuasion, sexual activity, procreation, sexual intercourse, intercourse, sexual relations

Sexuality as a Noun

Definitions of "Sexuality" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sexuality” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A person's identity in relation to the gender or genders to which they are typically attracted; sexual orientation.
Sexual activity.
The properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles.
Capacity for sexual feelings.

Synonyms of "Sexuality" as a noun (15 Words)

desirability	The quality of being worthy of desiring. We agree on the desirability* of a negotiated settlement.*
gender	The fact or condition of belonging to or identifying with a particular gender. Traditional concepts of gender.
leaning	A tendency or partiality of a particular kind. His early leanings towards socialism.
orientation	A person’s awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships. Using the orientation* of a building to capture energy from the sun.*
persuasion	Sort, kind, or nature. Half a dozen gents of British persuasion.
procreation	The sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring. In general animals copulate purely for the purpose of procreation.
sensuality	The condition of being pleasing or fulfilling to the senses. He ate the grapes with surprising sensuality.
sexiness	The arousal of feelings of sexual desire. The book lacks a certain sexiness.
sexual activity	The capacity of a substance to take part in a chemical reaction.
sexual intercourse	Communication between individuals.
sexual orientation	An integrated set of attitudes and beliefs.
sexual preference	The right or chance to choose.
sexual relations	An abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together.

Usage Examples of "Sexuality" as a noun

People with proscribed sexualities.
She began to understand the power of her sexuality.
A fresh look at the whole subject of human sexuality.
Sexuality within holy matrimony was only justified as a necessary part of reproduction.
He struggles to come to terms with his sexuality.

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