heteroamorous

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

hetero- +‎ amorous

Adjective[edit]

heteroamorous (comparative more heteroamorous, superlative most heteroamorous)

  1. (rare) Characterized by love with another of the opposite sex; heteroromantic.
    Coordinate terms: biamorous, homoamorous

Usage notes[edit]

  • Often used in contrast to words describing sexual orientation in order to differentiate romantic from sexual feelings.

Related terms[edit]