sapiosexual
What is the opposite of sapiosexual? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Adjective — Finding intelligence the most sexually attractive quality in another person, above looks or status.
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How to use sapiosexual
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
identify as sapiosexual
sapiosexual attraction
Neutral; mostly seen on dating apps and in writing about relationships.
Etymology
From Latin sapiens "wise, intelligent" plus sexual.
Full origin of sapiosexual →Frequently asked questions
Is sapiosexual a sexual orientation?
Most researchers treat it as a stated preference rather than an orientation, because it describes which trait attracts you rather than which gender does. A person can be sapiosexual and also straight, gay or bisexual.
Why do some people object to the word sapiosexual?
Critics argue it can be a flattering way of saying you look down on people you consider less educated, and that formal education is often mistaken for intelligence. Others simply find it a pretentious label for something most people want anyway.
