opposite sex
The term "opposite sex" is commonly used to describe individuals of a different gender or sex, often in the context of relationships or interactions.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Individuals who are of a different gender than oneself.
Example
- He has always found it easy to talk to people of the opposite sex.
- Opposite sex friendships can be just as fulfilling as same-sex ones.
B2Relationships
(informal)Relating to romantic or sexual relationships between individuals of different genders.
Example
- They were in an opposite sex relationship for five years.
- Opposite sex attraction is a common theme in many romantic movies.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "opposite sex":
same sexthird sexweaker sexsexual majoritycommon gendersexual relationsgentle sexsex number