gay

1 of 2

adjective

ˈgā

: of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex

gay men

a gay woman in her 40s

—often used to refer to men only

gay and lesbian members of the community

: of, relating to, or intended for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.

the gay rights movement

a gay bar

: happily excited : merry

in a gay mood

: keenly alive and exuberant : having or inducing high spirits

a bird's gay spring song

: bright, lively

gay sunny meadows

: brilliant in color

: given to social pleasures

also : licentious

gay adverb

gayness noun

gay

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noun

plural gays

sometimes disparaging + offensive, see usage paragraph below : a gay person

especially : a gay man

Example Sentences

Adjective The band was playing a gay tune. the gayest of the spring flowers

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

And now for something completely different: a gay musical fantasia about a prince who falls in love with a fireman.

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2022 The club argued that Yeshiva's plea to the Supreme Court was premature, also noting the university already has recognized a gay pride club at its law school.

CBS News, 17 Sep. 2022 Attendance was strong, according to Tyner, and there is an expectation that the museum will feature an entire series on gay Mardi Gras organizations of both Mobile and New Orleans in the coming year.

al, 16 Sep. 2022 As Colin pays a duty visit to see Joe, an angry former miner who homophobically disdains his openly gay son’s lifestyle in London, various members of staff and management get wind of Colin’s power and try to persuade him to save the Beth.

Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Republicans maintained conservative positions on religious liberty, gay rights and other social issues, and espoused a strong military and lower taxes while paying lip service to a smaller government and budgetary restraint.

Michael Bobelian, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 San Diego is a famously gay-friendly city, as anyone who was out and about during Pride weekend in July could inherently feel.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Last year, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that a Catholic foster care agency in Philadelphia was entitled to turn away gay and lesbian couples as clients.

John Fritze, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 All but disowned by his homophobic mom (a revelatory Gabrielle Union), Ellis (Jeremy Pope), a young, gay Black man who’s been living on the streets, decides to pull his life together and join the Marine Corps.

Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	gayness
释义	gay 1 of 2 adjective ˈgā 1 a : of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex gay men a gay woman in her 40s —often used to refer to men only gay and lesbian members of the community b : of, relating to, or intended for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc. the gay rights movement a gay bar 2 a : happily excited : merry in a gay mood b : keenly alive and exuberant : having or inducing high spirits a bird's gay spring song 3 a : bright, lively gay sunny meadows b : brilliant in color 4 : given to social pleasures also : licentious gay adverb gayness noun gay 2 of 2 noun plural gays sometimes disparaging + offensive, see usage paragraph below : a gay person especially : a gay man Synonyms Adjective active airy animate animated bouncing brisk energetic frisky jaunty jazzy kinetic lively mettlesome peppy perky pert pizzazzy pizazzy racy snappy spanking sparky spirited sprightly springy vital vivacious zippy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective The band was playing a gay tune. the gayest of the spring flowers Recent Examples on the Web Adjective And now for something completely different: a gay musical fantasia about a prince who falls in love with a fireman. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2022 The club argued that Yeshiva's plea to the Supreme Court was premature, also noting the university already has recognized a gay pride club at its law school. CBS News, 17 Sep. 2022 Attendance was strong, according to Tyner, and there is an expectation that the museum will feature an entire series on gay Mardi Gras organizations of both Mobile and New Orleans in the coming year. al, 16 Sep. 2022 As Colin pays a duty visit to see Joe, an angry former miner who homophobically disdains his openly gay son’s lifestyle in London, various members of staff and management get wind of Colin’s power and try to persuade him to save the Beth. Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2022 Republicans maintained conservative positions on religious liberty, gay rights and other social issues, and espoused a strong military and lower taxes while paying lip service to a smaller government and budgetary restraint. Michael Bobelian, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 San Diego is a famously gay-friendly city, as anyone who was out and about during Pride weekend in July could inherently feel. San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Last year, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled that a Catholic foster care agency in Philadelphia was entitled to turn away gay and lesbian couples as clients. John Fritze, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 All but disowned by his homophobic mom (a revelatory Gabrielle Union), Ellis (Jeremy Pope), a young, gay Black man who’s been living on the streets, decides to pull his life together and join the Marine Corps. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French gai, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gāhi quick, sudden Noun derivative of gay entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a Noun 1953, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing gay anti-gay anti-gay Kids Definition gay adjective ˈgā gayer; gayest 1 : merry sense 1, happy Setsu grew … into a gay, willful, pretty girl. Pearl S. Buck, The Big Wave 2 : cheerful and lively They played a gay tune. 3 : brightly colored a gay dress Medical Definition gay adjective ˈgā 1 : of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to individuals of one's same sex gay men a gay woman in her 40s —often used to refer to men only gay and lesbian members of the community 2 : of, relating to, or intended for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc. gay issues Biographical Definition Gay biographical name ˈgā John 1685–1732 English poet and dramatist gayness noun as in glee a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter the melancholy-tinged gayness of college-bound friends on their last fling together before going their separate ways Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance glee cheerfulness merriness festivity cheer cheeriness hilarity mirth joyfulness joviality mirthfulness humor gleefulness gaiety brightness reveling merriment gayety joking playfulness levity funning revelling frivolity jocundity sunniness clownishness buffoonery buoyancy sportiveness lightheartedness insouciance revelry animation flippancy jollity joyousness jocosity jauntiness jocularity vivacity liveliness jollification giddiness perkiness jubilance good-naturedness jocoseness gamesomeness good-humoredness rejoicing joshing jesting gamboling frolicking rollicking romping gambolling jest Antonyms & Near Antonyms unhappiness sadness depression sorrow gravity seriousness dejection melancholy bile earnestness blues grimness gloom sourness blackness discontent solemnity forlornness spleen despondence joylessness soberness moodiness mournfulness darkness graveness solemnness plaintiveness disgruntlement misery gloominess glumness woe sobersidedness heartbreak desolateness mourning wretchedness woefulness dolefulness desolation dolorousness miserableness See More
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gay

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