🤝 Social and sexual 😏 Open to casual sex

sociosexual

9.9

A person who prefers casual sexual relationships without commitment

noun
/ˌsoʊsiəʊˈsɛkʃuəl/

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: sociosexual

He described himself as a sociosexual who enjoys meeting new people without seeking long-term commitment.

Examples

He identifies as a sociosexual and enjoys casual dating.
Some dating apps are popular among sociosexual individuals looking for casual encounters.
Being a sociosexual can influence how someone approaches relationships and intimacy.
Many sociosexuals prefer to keep their relationships light and fun.
He described himself as a sociosexual who enjoys meeting new people without seeking long-term commitment.
Many sociosexual individuals prefer casual relationships that prioritize fun over seriousness.
Some dating apps are particularly popular with sociosexual people looking for no-strings-attached encounters.

Antonyms

monogamous

38 5.3

Having only one partner for marriage or sex at a time

committed

8 3.5

In a romantic relationship with only one partner and loyal to them

How Sexually Open

promiscuous

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28 7.6

sociosexual

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9.9

conservative

∞ 4.6

reserved

3.7

Surface Forms

sociosexual singular

sociosexuals plural

Morphology

sociosexual = sexual (semi-transparent) = socio + sexual

The form is transparently built from socio- plus sexual, but the noun sense is a specialized social-scientific label rather than a fully regular composition.

Etymology

Sociosexual combines socio-, the same root as social meaning 'with others', and sexual, from sex meaning 'sex'. So a sociosexual is a person whose social life and sexual life are mixed and who often prefers casual sexual relationships rather than a long-term partnership.