orgasm
word
/ˈɔɹɡæzəm/
OR-ga-zuhm
/ˈɔːɡæzəm/
AW-ga-zuhm
Definition
The intense, pleasurable physical feeling reached at the peak of sexual excitement; the climax of sexual activity.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and medical, but commonly used in both clinical and informal sexual contexts. Synonym: "climax." Avoided in very formal or conservative situations. Often used with verbs like "have," "reach," or "achieve."
Spanish: orgasmoPortuguese (BR): orgasmoPortuguese (PT): orgasmoChinese (Simplified): 高潮Chinese (Traditional): 高潮Hindi: चरमोत्कर्षArabic: هزة الجماعBengali: অর্গাজম - রতিক্রিয়া-চূড়ান্ত (বিজ্ঞানিক)Russian: оргазмJapanese: オーガズム - 絶頂（ぜっちょう）(医学/性行為)Vietnamese: cực khoáiKorean: 오르가즘Turkish: orgazm - doruk noktası (cinsel)Urdu: اَوْرگَیزم - عروج (جنسی)Indonesian: orgasme
Example Sentences
She reached an orgasm during the massage.
basic
An orgasm is a natural part of sexual activity.
basic
Some people have difficulty having an orgasm.
basic
He never talked about what an orgasm really felt like.
natural
Chasing the perfect orgasm can sometimes create pressure.
natural
For some, laughter right after an orgasm is totally normal.
natural