heteroamorous

English

Etymology

hetero- +‎ amorous

Adjective

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

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

Related terms

• heterosexual
• heterosocial