Meaning & use
sexual
Relating to physical attraction, intimacy, or reproduction between people or organisms.
See it in a sentence
The health class covered basic facts about sexual development during adolescence.
The novel explores the sexual tension between the two main characters.
A note on using this word
Sexual relates broadly to sex and reproduction, while sensual more narrowly describes physical pleasure of the senses generally.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
asexual
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