Heterosexual
Pronunciation: /ˌhɛtəroʊˈsɛkʃəwəl/
Heterosexual (adjective)
- Feeling romantic or sexual attraction to people of the opposite gender.
Examples
- She identifies as heterosexual and is attracted to men.
- He is heterosexual and prefers dating women.
Common collocations: heterosexual relationship, heterosexual attraction, heterosexual orientation, heterosexual community, heterosexual individual
Heterosexual (noun)
- A person who feels romantic or sexual attraction to people of the opposite gender.
Examples
- As a heterosexual, he finds women attractive.
- Many heterosexuals are in relationships with the opposite gender.