demisexual

[ dem-ee-sek-shoo-uhl ]

adjective

1. noting or relating to a person who is sexually attracted only to people with whom they already have an emotional bond.

noun

1. a person who is sexually attracted only to people with whom they already have an emotional bond.

Word History and Origins

Origin of demisexual¹

First recorded in 2005–10; demi- ( def ) + sexual ( def )