Sapphic
adjective
Related to lesbians or lesbianism.
The sapphic couple held hands while watching the sunset.
Often appears as...
- sapphic couple
- sapphic relationship
adjective
Referring to the Greek poet Sappho or her writing.
The sapphic verses were a joy to read.
Often appears as...
- sapphic verse
- sapphic poetry
Usage tips
Approving
Academic, Literary
adjective
A format of poetry that comes from the style of the poet Sappho.
The young student tried writing a sapphic stanza for her poetry assignment.
Often appears as...
- sapphic stanza
- sapphic meter
Usage tips
Academic, Literary
adjective
Related to lesbians or lesbianism.
The sapphic couple held hands while watching the sunset.
Often appears as...
- sapphic couple
- sapphic relationship
adjective
Referring to the Greek poet Sappho or her writing.
The sapphic verses were a joy to read.
Often appears as...
- sapphic verse
- sapphic poetry
Usage tips
Approving
Academic, Literary
adjective
A format of poetry that comes from the style of the poet Sappho.
The young student tried writing a sapphic stanza for her poetry assignment.
Often appears as...
- sapphic stanza
- sapphic meter
Usage tips
Academic, Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'sapphic' with respect for lesbian relationships, avoiding stereotypes or assumptions.
The sapphic community celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
'Sapphic' often carries a tone of empowerment and pride within the LGBTQ+ community.
Her sapphic identity was an integral part of her activism.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Relevance
Though historical, 'sapphic' is frequently used in contemporary LGBTQ+ discourse.
The film portrayed sapphic love in a modern context.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'sapphic' with respect for lesbian relationships, avoiding stereotypes or assumptions.
The sapphic community celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
'Sapphic' often carries a tone of empowerment and pride within the LGBTQ+ community.
Her sapphic identity was an integral part of her activism.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Relevance
Though historical, 'sapphic' is frequently used in contemporary LGBTQ+ discourse.
The film portrayed sapphic love in a modern context.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Use 'sapphic' with respect for lesbian relationships, avoiding stereotypes or assumptions.
The sapphic community celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Connotation
'Sapphic' often carries a tone of empowerment and pride within the LGBTQ+ community.
Her sapphic identity was an integral part of her activism.
Pro Tip 3/3Modern Relevance
Though historical, 'sapphic' is frequently used in contemporary LGBTQ+ discourse.
The film portrayed sapphic love in a modern context.
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