sexually
gb/sˈɛkʃuəli/ us/sˈɛkʃuəli/
B2
Inglês
~ 9700
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B2
property
1
in a sexual way
In a way that is about sex or sexual feelings.
Padrão de uso:
sexually [adjective/participle]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use the adjective form instead of the adverb, saying *"He is sexual active"* instead of *"He is sexually active"*. Also, some confuse "sexually" with "sexually transmitted" and forget that "sexually" alone just means "in a sexual way" and must modify another word.
Sinónimos
erotically (Focuses more on sexual excitement or arousal and often sounds more literary; "sexually" is broader and more neutral.)
Antónimos
platonically (Describes feelings or relationships that are close but without sexual desire, making it an opposite in contexts of attraction or behavior.)
Colocações
sexually active
|sexually attracted
|sexually explicit
|sexually frustrated
|sexually abused
|sexually assaulted
Temas
relationships
|health
|body
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She realized she was not sexually attracted to him.
- The film was banned in some countries because it was considered sexually explicit.
- They have been sexually active since their early twenties.
- He felt sexually frustrated after months of no intimacy.
- The company fired the manager after several employees said they had been sexually harassed.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He is not sexually interested in her.
- The book was too sexually explicit for young readers.
- They started to be sexually active when they moved in together.
- She felt sexually attracted to her best friend.
- The worker said she was sexually bullied by her boss.
adverb
technical
C1
relation
2
by sexual reproduction
By making young through sex, when male and female cells join together.
Padrão de uso:
to reproduce sexually
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse the biological meaning with the more general meaning about sexual behavior. In science texts, "sexually" usually describes how organisms reproduce, not whether they are having sex for pleasure.
Sinónimos
through sexual reproduction (A more explicit phrase; it is a paraphrase rather than a single-word synonym, but it matches the technical biological meaning closely.)
Antónimos
asexually (Refers to reproduction without the fusion of male and female cells, which is the direct biological opposite of reproducing sexually.)
Colocações
reproduce sexually
|sexually reproducing species
|sexually mature
|sexually distinct individuals
|sexually dimorphic species
Temas
science
|biology
|health
|nature
Exemplos
- Many plants can reproduce both sexually and asexually.
- These organisms breed sexually, producing offspring with mixed genetic traits.
- Humans reproduce sexually, with genetic material coming from two parents.
- The species becomes sexually mature at around three years of age.
- Some fungi can switch between reproducing sexually and asexually depending on conditions.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Most animals reproduce sexually.
- Some plants can make new plants sexually or asexually.
- Humans make children sexually, from a man and a woman.
- The book says this fish breeds sexually in the spring.
- The scientists studied how these cells join sexually.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
sexually
IPA
GB/sˈɛkʃuəli/
US/sˈɛkʃuəli/
Sílabas e acento
sexu - ally (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sexu)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: sexually
- Plural: sexuallies
Família de palavras
Expressões
sexually abused
1/sˈɛkʃuəli əbjˈuzd/
fixed phrase
having suffered sexual abuse
Having had someone force or pressure you into sexual acts that you did not want, often over a period of time.
Exemplos
- She spoke publicly about being sexually abused as a child.
- Support services are available for people who were sexually abused.
- The report shows that many children are sexually abused by someone they know.
sexually active
1/sˈɛkʃuəli ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
having sex, currently or regularly
Having sex with another person, especially at the present time or on a regular basis.
Exemplos
- The doctor asked if she was sexually active.
- Teenagers who are sexually active should know how to protect themselves.
- He became sexually active in his late teens.
sexually assaulted
1/sˈɛkʃuəli əsˈɔltɪd/
fixed phrase
attacked with forced sexual contact
Having someone attack you and force you into sexual contact or acts.
Exemplos
- The woman told police she had been sexually assaulted by a stranger.
- Many victims of sexual assault never report that they were sexually assaulted.
- He was convicted of having sexually assaulted three women.
sexually attracted (to someone)
1/sˈɛkʃuəli ətɹˈæktɪd tə sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
feeling sexual desire for someone
Feeling that you want someone in a sexual way.
Exemplos
- He realized he was sexually attracted to men.
- She said she was not sexually attracted to her partner anymore.
- People can be sexually attracted to more than one gender.
sexually frustrated
1/sˈɛkʃuəli fɹˈʌstɹˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
upset from lack of sex
Feeling unhappy because you want sex or sexual pleasure but are not getting it.
Exemplos
- He joked that months of business travel had left him sexually frustrated.
- Some people become sexually frustrated when their partner loses interest in sex.
- She admitted she was sexually frustrated in the relationship.
sexually harassed
1/sˈɛkʃuəli hɚˈæst/
fixed phrase
subjected to sexual harassment
Having someone treat you in a bad way with unwanted sexual words or actions, often at work or school.
Exemplos
- Several employees said they had been sexually harassed by their manager.
- The company has a clear policy to protect workers from being sexually harassed.
- She filed a complaint, claiming she was sexually harassed at a company event.
sexually liberated
1/sˈɛkʃuəli lˈɪbɚˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
free and open about sexuality
Feeling free to talk about and have sex in the way you choose, without shame.
Exemplos
- She described herself as sexually liberated and open about her desires.
- Many people became more sexually liberated in the 1960s.
- He grew up in a very conservative home but now feels sexually liberated.
sexually transmitted disease (STD)
1/sˈɛkʃuəli tɹænzmˈɪtɪd dɪzˈiz ˈɛs tˈi dˈi/
fixed phrase
technical
disease spread through sexual contact
A disease that passes from one person to another through sex or other sexual contact.
Exemplos
- He went to the clinic to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
- Schools sometimes teach students about sexually transmitted diseases.
- Many doctors now prefer the term "sexually transmitted infection" instead of "sexually transmitted disease."
sexually transmitted infection (STI)
1/sˈɛkʃuəli tɹænzmˈɪtɪd ɪnfˈɛkʃən ˈɛs tˈi ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
technical
infection spread through sexual contact
An infection that passes from one person to another through sex or other sexual contact.
Exemplos
- Condoms can greatly reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- The clinic offers free testing for sexually transmitted infections.
- Many sexually transmitted infections do not show symptoms at first.
sexually explicit
1/sˈɛkʃuəli ɪksplˈɪsɪt/
fixed phrase
clearly showing sexual content
Showing sex or sexual body parts in a clear, open way.
Exemplos
- The website was shut down for hosting sexually explicit material.
- The website contained sexually explicit material and required age verification.
- Some people felt the film was too sexually explicit for a teenage audience.
- Some parents complained that the lyrics were too sexually explicit for children.
- These photos are sexually explicit and must be kept private.
- The book was banned in some countries for its sexually explicit scenes.