adjective

sexual

sexual

The movie contains scenes of a sexual nature.

The movie contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Sexual reproduction is common in animals.

Sexual reproduction is common in animals.

((sexual)) ((noun)) relating to sex or sexual activity He has a high sexual drive.

Synonyms: erotic, intimate

From the noun 'sex' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ual'. It means 'relating to sex'.

This is simply the adjective form of 'sex'. If it relates to sex, it's 'sexual'.

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