polysexual

American  

[pol-ee-sek-shoo-uhl] / ˌpɒl iˈsɛk ʃu əl /

adjective

1. noting or relating to a person who is sexually attracted to people of various genders, but not necessarily to people of all genders.

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Etymology

Origin of polysexual

First recorded in 1920–25, for an earlier sense; 1970–75, for the current sense; poly- ( def. ) + sexual ( def. )

Example Sentences

Even kids who publicly reveal same-sex attractions can be uncomfortable calling themselves gay; instead they say they are "polysexual" or "just attracted to the right person."

From Time Magazine Archive

Ten years after, this polysexual rock-'n'-roll travesty has earned over $60 million at midnight box offices.

From Time Magazine Archive

Even kids who publicly reveal same-sex attractions can be uncomfortable calling themselves gay; instead they say they are "polysexual" or "just attracted to the right person."

From Time Magazine Archive