omnisexual
Americanadjective
noun
Usage
What does omnisexual mean? Omnisexual refers to someone who is romantically, emotionally, or sexually attracted to persons of all genders and orientations. The term is often used interchangeably with pansexual.
Commonly Confused
What's the difference between omnisexual, bisexual, and pansexual? See bisexual ( def. ).
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of omnisexual
First recorded in 1955–60; omni- ( def. ) + sexual ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Decades earlier, she had opined that “the greatest writing is omnisexual, like Shakespeare.”
From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2022
It’s the sort of talk I had with my daughter a decade ago, long before she came out to me as omnisexual.
From Slate • Nov. 15, 2018
Vivek Headland is an omnisexual, deadpan private investigator who makes Sherlock Holmes seem dunderheaded.
From Salon • Mar. 17, 2017
Some respondents said they were “queer, trisexual, omnisexual or pansexual,” and “transgender, transsexual or gender variant.”
From Washington Times • Feb. 2, 2015
One thing though – Jack is supposed to be omnisexual.
From The Guardian • Aug. 20, 2011
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