Demisexual
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdɛ.miːˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Demisexual is an adjective meaning (of humans) Sexually attracted to people only after a strong emotional bond has been formed.
Meaning
(of humans) Sexually attracted to people only after a strong emotional bond has been formed.
More Meanings
- A person who is demisexual.
Example Sentences
Demisexuals experience sexual attraction as a consequence of romantic attraction but not independently of it.
Some people may identify as asexual for a period and then decide that they are in fact demisexual, or even sexual.
Some think of themselves as demisexual, only able to feel attraction when a very strong emotional bond already exists.
Rines identified himself as a demisexual, meaning that he is only sexually attracted to a person once a strong emotional attachment has been formed.
Word Forms
- demisexuals
Synonyms for demisexual
Depending on context, synonyms include demi.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demiromantic, heterosexual, super straight, antisexual, monoheterosexual, vegansexual.
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