Synonyms of homosexual
44 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for homosexual is same-sex. Other synonyms of homosexual are lesbian. The opposite of homosexual is straight.
Synonyms and similar words for homosexual
adjectiveSexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted...
adjectiveBetween two people of the same sex; gay.
- same-sexOf, relating to, or between homosexual men or women.
nounA person who is sexually attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex.
- This section is divided into two tables
- one containing synonyms that generally are not derogatory and one containing those that generally are. However
- note that the non-derogatory terms can nonetheless be used derogatorily
- and that some of the derogatory ones are often used humorously and non-derogatorily by gay people and others
- of either sex* gay
- invertA homosexual person, in terms of the sexual inversion theory.
- queerA person who is or appears homosexual, or who has homosexual qualities.
- same-sexerOne who is attracted to, or engages sexually with, members of the same sex; a homosexual.
- only of men* company man
- only of women* lesbian
- sapphist
- of either sex* bugger
- fruit USA homosexual man, especially an effeminate one.
- homo
- moffie slangAn effeminate homosexual man; fairy.
- only of men* fag US, slang
- faggot USA homosexual person or non-heterosexual person of any gender.
- finookHomosexual.
- pole-smoker
- fairyA male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
- flamer US
- nance
- nancyAn effeminate man, especially a homosexual.
- nancy boy
- pansyA male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
- poofterA male homosexual, especially an effeminate one.
- queenA homosexual man, especially one who is effeminate or flaming.
- pederastA man who is engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy; a practitioner of pederasty.
- sodomite
- swishAn effeminate male homosexual.
- light in the loafersGay; homosexual.
- only of women* lesbo
- dyke
- muff-diver
- carpet muncher
- scissor sisterA lesbian.
- Uranian obsoleteA male homosexual; also, a pederast; a man engaged in an erotic relationship with an adolescent boy.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- like that euphemisticGay; homosexual.
- that way euphemisticGay; homosexual.
- homophile datedHomosexual, gay or lesbian, having a sexual or romantic preference for persons of one's own gender; used to emphasize...
- similisexual obsoleteHomosexual.
Opposite of homosexual
adjectiveMore antonyms
- heterosexual
- straight
- heteroHeterosexual: of, pertaining to, or being a heterosexual person.
Meaning of homosexual
- adjective Sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to other men or a woman who is attracted to other women; gay. (Typically used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.).
- adjective Between two people of the same sex; gay.
- adjective Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.
homosexual in other languages
Questions about synonyms of homosexual
- What is another word for homosexual?
- Homosexual has 44 synonyms on Word.ws, such as same-sex and lesbian.
- What is the opposite of homosexual?
- The opposite of homosexual is straight.
- What does homosexual mean?
- Homosexual means sexually and/or romantically attracted to members of the same sex, such as a man who is attracted to other men or a woman who is attracted to other women; gay. (Typically used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.).
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Adapted from Wiktionary: homosexual (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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