"grayromantic" meaning in All languages combined

See grayromantic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˌɡɹeɪ.ɹoʊˈmæntɪk/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-NaomiAmethyst-grayromantic.wav
Etymology: From gray + romantic. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gray|romantic}} gray + romantic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} grayromantic (not comparable)
  1. Intermediate between romantic and aromantic; sometimes, but not usually, experiencing romantic attraction and desire. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: graysexual
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