sex synonyms

sex

n.

  1. Ideas associated with sexual relationships

    sexual attraction, sex appeal, magnetism, sensuality, affinity, love, courtship, marriage, generation, reproduction.

  2. A group, either male or female

    men, women, males, females, the feminine world, the masculine world, androgynes.

  3. Gender

    sexuality, masculinity, femininity, womanliness, manhood, manliness.

  4. Sexual intercourse

    coitus, making love, the sexual act, going to bed with someone; see copulation, fornication.

  5. Genitals

    genitalia, sexual organ, private parts, member*; see genitals.

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