Homosexual

Quick meaning: Homosexual is an adjective meaning (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship, formal, distancing or dated) Between two people of the same sex; gay.

Meaning

(of a romantic or sexual act or relationship, formal, distancing or dated) Between two people of the same sex; gay.

More Meanings

1. (typically formal, distancing or dated) A person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.
2. (of a person or other animal, formal, distancing or dated) Sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to men or a woman who is attracted to women; gay. (Typically used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)
3. (dated) Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

Example Sentences

[H]e said he had never noticed anything homosexual in himself.

No, it wouldn't make a difference if the applicant was homosexual.

Shatner: Have you ever had a homosexual experience? Maher: No. Why, are you...? But it's early!

Most western countries have repealed laws against homosexual activity between consenting adults.

Word Forms

• homosexuals

Synonyms for homosexual

Depending on context, synonyms include lesbian, same-sex, homophile, queer, similisexual, invert.

Antonyms for homosexual

Common opposites include heterosexual, straight, hetero, bisexual.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include homophile, homo, homoerotic, butch, lesbian, transvestite.

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