Definition of SAPPHIC

sapphic

Plural: sapphics

Adjective Satellite

  • a meter used by Sappho and named after her
  • of or relating to or characterized by homosexual relations between woman

Adj

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

Noun

  • A specific poetic meter, named after the poet Sappho.
  • Alternative letter-case form of Sapphic.

Examples

  • His poetry-inspired play, SAPPHIC, earned him bonus points in a themed game.

Origin / Etymology

From Sapphic.

Synonyms

lesbian

Scrabble Score: 16

sapphic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sapphic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sapphic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

sapphic: valid Words With Friends Word