sexuality
noun
sex·u·al·i·ty
ˌsek-shə-ˈwa-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being sexual:
a
: the condition of having sex
b
: sexual activity
c
: expression of sexual receptivity or interest especially when excessive
Examples of sexuality in a Sentence
She is comfortable with her sexuality.
a study of male sexuality
Recent Examples on the Web
The defense has described Woodward as a young man on the autism spectrum who struggled with his own sexuality, and who was drawn into Atomwaffen through online communications with members who knew to target outcasts.
—
Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
Denise’s journey to emotional fulfillment is made still more difficult by her sexuality.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for sexuality 
Sean Emery, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
Denise’s journey to emotional fulfillment is made still more difficult by her sexuality.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for sexuality
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sexuality.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near sexuality
Cite this Entry
“Sexuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexuality. Accessed 20 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
sexuality
noun
sex·u·al·i·ty
ˌsek-shə-ˈwal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being sexual
Medical Definition
sexuality
noun
sex·u·al·i·ty
ˌsek-shə-ˈwal-ət-ē
plural sexualities
1
: the quality or state of being sexual:
a
biology
: the condition of having sex (see sex entry 1 sense 1a)
b
: sexual activity
c
: expression of sexual receptivity or interest
2
: a person's sexual identity or self-identification as bisexual, heterosexual, gay, etc. : sexual orientation
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share