Grayromantic, also spelled greyromantic, is a romantic orientation on the aromantic spectrum. It describes individuals who:

Do not often experience romantic attraction. This is the most common understanding. The frequency of experiencing romantic attraction is significantly lower than what is considered typical (alloromantic).

Experience romantic attraction weakly. The intensity of romantic attraction, when it does occur, might be very low or subtle.

Experience romantic attraction only under specific circumstances. These circumstances can vary greatly from person to person.

Are unsure if what they are feeling is romantic attraction. They might have difficulty distinguishing romantic feelings from other types of attraction, such as platonic or alterous attraction.

Feel alienated from typical romantic concepts or media. They may not relate to the strong emphasis on romance in society.

May feel romantic attraction but have little to no desire to act on it or be in a romantic relationship.

Key Differences Between Grayromantic and Aromantic:

The fundamental difference lies in the experience of romantic attraction:

Aromantic (Aro): Individuals who identify as aromantic experience little to no romantic attraction to anyone.

Grayromantic (Gray-aro): Individuals who identify as grayromantic do experience romantic attraction, but it is infrequent, weak, or occurs under limited circumstances. They don't fit neatly into the "always experiencing" or "never experiencing" categories of romantic attraction.

Think of it as a spectrum:

Aromantic <----- Grayromantic -----> Alloromantic (Frequently experiences romantic attraction)
(Little to no attraction) (Attraction sometimes/weakly/situationally)

In essence, grayromantic is for those who feel they fall in the "gray area" between being aromantic and alloromantic. Their experience with romantic attraction is not consistent or typical.