heteroromantic

American

[het-uh-roh-roh-man-tik] / ˌhɛt ə roʊ roʊˈmæn tɪk /

adjective

noting or relating to a person who is romantically attracted only to people of the other binary gender.

Etymology

Origin of heteroromantic

First recorded in 1995–2000; hetero- ( def. ) + romantic ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Specifically, I am a heteroromantic gray-asexual: I am someone who feels romantic attraction to people of other sexes or genders, but experiences fluctuating or limited sexual attractions.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

The participants identified as heteroromantic, biromantic, homoromantic, panromantic and more, showing significant diversity among the romantic interests of this group.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

However, I’m in college now, and I’m realizing that I’m probably asexual but heteroromantic.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2021

But despite that, I think many aces, especially heteroromantic aces, struggle with feeling queer enough.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2020

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