Sapphic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsæfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sapphic is an adjective meaning Lesbian, relating to lesbianism, or (broadly) to women who are attracted (not necessarily exclusively) to women.
Meaning
Lesbian, relating to lesbianism, or (broadly) to women who are attracted (not necessarily exclusively) to women.
More Meanings
- Alternative letter-case form of Sapphic.
Example Sentences
April 29: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down host local rock sapphics Kera & the Lesbians.
Perhaps the queer, unnatural, and possibly disturbing conjunctions of the trans and nonbinary sapphic can help to do just that.
Clinton and I became peripherally involved with a pair of Leckford Road girls who, principally sapphic in their interests, would arrange for sessions of group frolic.
Her lyrics are deeply personal and wide reaching and she weaves in indignation at the state of American politics while simultaneously exploring her identity as a black sapphic [pansexual] woman.
Word Forms
- sapphics
Synonyms for sapphic
Depending on context, synonyms include homosexual, lesbian.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lesbian, homosexual, lesbic, sotadic, poetic, spondaic.
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