heterosexually
In straight fashion
In a manner relating to sexual attraction between people of different sexes.
The word typically modifies verbs describing behavior or identification: He identified as gay but had dated heterosexually in college.
It can also describe how something is oriented or framed: The film was marketed heterosexually despite its queer subtext.
Love and its excitement
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- desireIntense wanting
passion · chemistry · infatuation · crush · love · affection · intimacy · partner
Formal union between partners
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- husbandMarried man's role
- wifeFemale marriage partner
spouse · couple · partnership · commitment · monogamy · fidelity · matrimony · domesticity
Not curved or crooked
- sexualityErotic nature and preferences
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
- inclinationDisposition toward something
- cisgenderBirth-sex-identified
binary · male-female · gender · dichotomy · polarity · complementary · distinct · biological
Following accepted practices
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- defaultPreset standard option
- assumedTaken as true
presumptive · expected · standard · typical · ordinary · customary · dominant · prevalent
romance
Love and its excitement
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
desire · passion · chemistry · infatuation · crush · love · affection · intimacy · partner · boyfriend
marriage
Formal union between partners
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- husbandMarried man's role
wife · spouse · couple · partnership · commitment · monogamy · fidelity · matrimony · domesticity · family
straight
Not curved or crooked
- sexualityErotic nature and preferences
- preferenceFavored choice among alternatives
- inclinationDisposition toward something
cisgender · binary · male-female · gender · dichotomy · polarity · complementary · distinct · biological · innate
conventional
Following accepted practices
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- mainstreamDominant cultural current
- defaultPreset standard option
assumed · presumptive · expected · standard · typical · ordinary · customary · dominant · prevalent · unquestioned
heterosexuallyhomosexually
Regarding same-sex attraction
queerly · gay · same-sex · bisexually · asexually