sapphic

• Sich auf die antike griechische Dichterin Sappho beziehend oder für sie charakteristisch; außerdem verwendet, um Frauen zu beschreiben, die sich zu anderen Frauen hingezogen fühlen.

Relating to or characteristic of the ancient Greek poet Sappho; also used to describe women who are attracted to other women.

1. Relating to female same-sex loveC1formal

   Describing or relating to romantic or sexual attraction between women.

   Lesbisch

   • The novel explores sapphic themes of love and friendship.
   • She is a well-known sapphic poet from the 20th century.
   • The film festival featured several sapphic romance stories.

   Synonymegayhomophilehomosexuallesbian

2. Relating to the poet SapphoC2formal

   Pertaining to the ancient Greek poet Sappho, known for her lyric poetry often about love and women.

   sapphisch

   • The sapphic meter is a specific poetic form used in ancient Greek verse.
   • Scholars study sapphic fragments to understand ancient Greek culture.
   • Her writing style is heavily influenced by sapphic traditions.