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sapphic
 

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Adjective sapphic has 2 senses
  1. sapphic - a meter used by Sappho and named after her
    Antonyms:     unrhythmical, unrhythmic (indirect, via rhythmical)
  2. lesbian, sapphic - of female homosexuality
    Antonym: bisexual (indirect, via heterosexual, homosexual)
    Antonym: heterosexual (indirect, via homosexual, bisexual)

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Sapphic

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: relating to the Greek poet Sappho or her poetry; characterized by the emotional and sexual attraction between women

Example Sentence: The bookstore had a whole section dedicated to Sapphic literature.

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Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a woman who is attracted emotionally and sexually to other women

Example Sentence: The conference was a safe space for sapphics to discuss their experiences.

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Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: pertaining to, or comprising of, a certain metrical pattern used in poetry that is believed to have been used by Sappho

Example Sentence: The poet's sapphic composition showcased her mastery of the form.

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