Definition of POLYAMOROUS

polyamorous

Meanings

Adj

  • Having relationships with multiple partners, with the knowledge and consent of all involved; engaging in polyamory.
  • Open to having such relationships, regardless of one's experience or current practices.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

poly, polyam

Scrabble Score: 18

polyamorous is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
polyamorous is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
polyamorous is not valid in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

polyamorous is a valid Words With Friends word