polyamorous

adjective

poly·​am·​o·​rous ˌpä-​lē-​ˈa-​mə-​rəs 

-​ˈam-​rəs

: involving, having, or characterized by more than one open romantic relationship at a time : marked by polyamory

… Wonder Woman was created by a man who not only believed in the superiority of the fairer sex but also carried on a polyamorous relationship with two feminists who lived with him in one house, along with their children.

—Melissa Maerz

They are a "polyamorous" family – one whose members are openly committed to several loves at the same time.

—Annalee Newitz

… many polyamorous relationships are exclusive families whose composition may not change for decades, if ever.

—Elizabeth Larsen

Examples of polyamorous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This included Dana and the Wolf, the creators of a popular web drama inspired by their polyamorous relationship, and Brandon Jamar Scott, who creates and animates original music videos. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 May 2026

Nico Tortorella and Bethany Meyers Longtime partners Nico Tortorella and fitness and lifestyle entrepreneur Bethany Meyers had been in a polyamorous relationship for more than a decade before getting married in 2018. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026

California cities seek to bless polyamorous unions West Hollywood is among the cities moving to recognize and protect multi-partner relationships, an effort that backers say addresses housing and healthcare discrimination. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2026

After years of exploring his sexuality, Jupiter became polyamorous. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

poly- + amorous

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polyamorous

• amorous
• clamorous
• gammarus
• glamorous