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

But experts say polyamorous breakups aren't so different from monogamous ones. — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026

But the process was much more nerve-racking for Underwood, who was also coming out as bisexual at the same time as polyamorous. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026

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

Dating is content now Dating used to be a somewhat solitary activity that occurred between two people, practiced only in group situations by the very brave or polyamorous. — Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

poly- + amorous

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for polyamorous

• amorous
• clamorous
• gammarus
• glamorous