polysexual
Americanadjective
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
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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
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
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