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.

Origin of demisexual

1
First recorded in 2005–10; demi- + sexual

Words Nearby demisexual

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