Definition of "sapphic" in Englisch

adjective

1. Lesbian, relating to lesbianism, or (broadly) to women who are attracted (not necessarily exclusively) to women.

   • Her lyrics are deeply personal and wide reaching and she weaves in indignation at the state of American politics while simultaneously exploring her identity as a black sapphic [pansexual] woman.
   • Perhaps the queer, unnatural, and possibly disturbing conjunctions of the trans and nonbinary sapphic can help to do just that.

noun

1. Alternative letter-case form of Sapphic.

   • April 29: Thao & The Get Down Stay Down host local rock sapphics Kera & the Lesbians.