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bisexual Definition

bi·sex·ual (bī seks̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

  1. of both sexes
  2. having both male and female organs, as certain animals and plants; hermaphroditic
  3. of or characterized by sexual desire for those of one's own sex and also those of the opposite sex

noun

one that is bisexual

bisexual Related Forms
bi·sex′u·al·ity (-s̸ho̵̅o̅ alə tē) noun or bi·sexu·al·ism′ bi·sexu·ally adverb
bisexual Synonyms

bisexual

modif.

androgynous, hermaphroditic, gynandrous, epicene, monoclinous, intersexual, ambisexual, switch-hitting*, AC-DC*, swinging both ways*.

bisexual Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: Some guys may find that they are also sexually attracted to women, and this is called being bisexual.
  • meet: And as far as meeting other bisexuals look around we are everywhere... .
  • think: Facilitators Katy and George Description What do you think a bisexual looks like?

Adjective modifier

  • being: And why should being bisexual or having multiple lovers ( and who has only slept with one person?
  • other: She came out aged 16 but it took until she was 21 to actually find some other bisexuals.

Modifies a noun

  • man: Surely it has a potent message for the bisexual married man?
  • woman: Bisexual Women For many women this is a positive life choice.
  • people: Bisexual people are attracted to people of both sexes.

Modifying Another Word

  • behaviourally: What work is done with behaviourally bisexual men and their partners?
  • openly: Most of the early emperors, from Julius Caesar onwards were openly bisexual.
  • not: Noone has the right to say I'm not bisexual if I say I am.

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