adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 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. 2
   Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

polypolyam

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

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

Related phrases

solo polyamorous

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