Top 10 Other Words for Lesbian (Explained w Examples)

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Are you curious about what other words you can use instead of the word lesbian? Look no further, we have the answers you need. Keep reading and you will find multiple examples and learn how to use them.

Gay

Meaning: Homosexual, someone who is attracted to the same sex.

Example Sentence: I was surprised when I found out Lisa was gay.

Homosexual

Meaning: A person that is attracted to people of the same sex.

Example Sentence: Freya came out as homosexual, good for her.

Homophile

Meaning: Someone who loves gay people, or is gay.

Example Sentence: Ilana is such a homophile!

Queer

Meaning: Gay, but also other sexual identities that are not straight.

Example Sentence: I love hanging out with queer people.

Sapphic

Meaning: Gay women, lesbian.

Example Sentence: Lisa and Rachel are in a sapphic relationship.

Homoerotic

Meaning: Gay, centered on sexual desire towards people of the same sex.

Example Sentence: Monica has homoerotic tendencies towards Kylie.

Flamboyant

Meaning: Stylish, flashy, gay

Example Sentence: Jesse is such a flamboyant performer.

Gaudy

Meaning: Extravagant, showy, often used to describe gay people.

Example Sentence: Denise and Debbie are such a gaudy couple, I love them

Flashy

Meaning: Extravagant, often used to describe gay people.

Example Sentence: Victoria is such a flashy girl, she’s the life of the party.

Sparkling

Meaning: Shining brightly, flashy.

Example Sentence: I went to the Pride parade yesterday, people were so sparkling there.

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