sexually  /ˈsɛk ʃu ə li/ ? Meaning of "sexually"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adv) with respect to sexuality
  2. (adv) by sexual means

Usage(s):

  1. She found that the sexually voracious woman is one of the most popular themes, as is the fantasy of performing oral sex.
  2. Rates of sexually transmitted diseases are skyrocketing too, with HIV infections growing most quickly among Chinese 15 to 24 years old.
  3. Among sexually active teenage girls, 61% have had multiple partners, up from 38% in 1971.

Quotes

  1. Speaking on Thursday (23Jul09), Roethlisberger says, "I did not sexually assault Andrea McNulty. Saturday was the first that I learned of her accusations. Her false and vicious allegations are an attack on my family and on me. I would never, ever...
    on Jul 24, 2009 By: Ben Roethlisberger Source: Post Chronicle

  2. Flynt said people were "too depressed to be sexually active." "This is very unhealthy as a nation. Americans can do without cars and such, but they cannot do without sex."
    on Jan 7, 2009 By: Larry Flynt Source: The Age

  3. "For years, images of this man sexually abusing children have been circulating on the Internet. We have tried all other means to identify and to bring him to justice, but we are now convinced that without the public's help this sexual predator could...
    on Oct 8, 2007 By: Ronald Noble Source: Guardian Unlimited

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