sapphic

• Относящийся к древнегреческой поэтессе Сапфо или характерный для неё; также используется для описания женщин, испытывающих влечение к другим женщинам.

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.

   Лесбийский

   • 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.

   Synonymsgayhomophilehomosexuallesbian

2. Relating to the poet SapphoC2formal

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

   Сапфический

   • 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.