Heterosexual (Noun)
Meaning
A person having a sexual orientation to persons of the opposite sex.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The term heterosexual refers to a person who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to people of the opposite sex.
- A person who identifies as heterosexual is typically attracted to people of the opposite sex.
- Most people assume that a couple in a romantic relationship is heterosexual, but that's not always the case.
- Heterosexual individuals may identify as straight, and they often form romantic relationships with people of the opposite sex.
- In many societies, being heterosexual is seen as the norm, and people who identify as heterosexual often don't feel the need to disclose their sexual orientation.