gay
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- homosexual, lesbian, queer (informal, derogatory)
- carefree, blithe, cheerful, jovial, light-hearted, lively, merry, sparkling
- colourful, bright, brilliant, flamboyant, flashy, rich, showy, vivid
[noun]
Synonyms:
- homosexual, lesbian

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Antonyms: grave, sober
Contrasted words: earnest, sedate, serious, solemn, somber, staid, quiet, silent, still
Related Words: frolicsome, playful, sportive

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I. gay¹ S3 W3 /ɡeɪ/ adjective
[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: gai 'happy']

1. if someone, especially a man, is gay, they are sexually attracted to people of the same sex Synonym : homosexual ⇒ straight, lesbian:
the gay community in London
gay men and lesbians
a gay bar
a campaigner for gay rights (=equal treatment for gay people)

2. old-fashioned bright or attractive:
gay colours

3. old-fashioned cheerful and excited:
She felt excited and quite gay.

4. with gay abandon in a careless way, without careful thought
—gayness noun [uncountable]
⇒ gaily, gaiety

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II. gay² noun [countable]
someone who is homosexual, especially a man

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gay
adj.
VERBS be, look, sound
ADV. openly He is now openly gay.

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GAY
Good As You (British)

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