What does "polyamorous" mean?

Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.

What is a synonym for "polyamorous"?

Common synonyms include: poly, polyam, polygamous.

Pronounced //ˌpɑliˈæmərəs//.

/ˌpɑliˈæmərəs/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory. not-comparable
"Being polyamorous isn't inherently wrong. Neither is desiring threesomes or kinky sex."
2
Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices. not-comparable

"Tom, Mary, and Alex are in a polyamorous relationship."

From a 1990 article by Morning Glory Zell-Ravenheart, "A Bouquet of Lovers", from poly- + amorous or polyamory + -ous.