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monogamous Antonyms

Opposite of monogamous

Because the opposite of monogamous shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Involving, practicing, or relating to marriage or a committed romantic and sexual relationship with only one partner at a time.

Usage Example

"The couple decided early on that they wanted a strictly polygamous relationship."

Strongest
polygamous
non-monogamous
polyamorous
bigamous
Strong
promiscuous
unfaithful

• adjective (Context 2)

Having a single mate during a breeding season or throughout an entire lifespan (of an animal species).

Usage Example

"Albatrosses and bald eagles are well-known examples of polygamous birds that often pair for life."

Strongest
polygamous
polygynous
polyandrous

Similar words to monogamous

Words similar to monogamous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

monogamic
pair-bonded
exclusive
faithful
committed
See all synonyms of monogamous

• Nearby Words

monofilament
monogamic
monogamist
monogamous
monogamously
monogamy
monogram

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Monogamous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/monogamous
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