English Adjectives for "Gender and Sexuality"

male

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belonging to the sex that cannot give birth to babies or lay eggs but is capable of fertilization of the opposite sex

female

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The male lion's mane and larger size distinguish him from the female lion in the pride.

Sarah observed the male peacock's vibrant plumage as he displayed it to attract a mate.

female

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belonging to the sex that is fertilized by the opposite sex and can lay eggs or give birth to babies

androgynous

feminine

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related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women

masculine

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related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with men

feminine

agender

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describing a person or identity that lacks a specific gender or does not identify with any gender

androgynous

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possessing both male and female characteristics or displaying a gender-neutral appearance

male

transgender

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describing or relating to someone whose gender identity does not correspond with their birth sex

non-binary

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/nˈɑːnbˈaɪnɚɹi/

related to someone whose gender identity does not fit in the traditional binary categories of male or female

genderfluid

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relating or referring to individuals whose gender identity can change over time, shifting between different genders or expressions

heterosexual

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(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the opposite gender

homosexual

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(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same gender

bisexual

asexual

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(of a person) having no sexual interests or not experiencing any sexual attraction

sexual

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involving or related to the physical activity of sex

asexual

queer

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referring to individuals whose sexual orientation or gender identity does not fit traditional societal norms, including those who identify as LGBTQ+

bisexual

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(of a person) having a sexual attraction to people of both their own gender and other genders

heterosexual

pansexual

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related to a person who is sexually and emotionally attracted to people regardless of their gender or sex

demisexual

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related to individuals who only experience sexual attraction after forming a strong emotional bond or connection with someone

erotic

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relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement

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