gay

/gei/
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Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Homosexual: Relating to or characterized by a sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's own sex, especially men.
    • Lighthearted and cheerful: Full of or showing joy and mirth; merry.
    • Bright and lively in appearance: Brightly colored and showy; vivid.
    • Given to social pleasures: Dedicated to or characterized by a carefree pursuit of pleasure, sometimes to the point of being dissipated.

  2. Noun:

    • A homosexual person: A person, especially a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of their own sex.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (Homosexual):
    • He is a gay man.
    • The city has a vibrant gay community.
  • Adjective (Cheerful):
    • The children's gay laughter filled the room.
    • We spent a gay evening with friends.
  • Adjective (Bright):
    • She wore a gay scarf with brilliant colors.
    • The room was decorated with gay banners.
  • Noun:
    • The organization advocates for the rights of gays and lesbians.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical/Literary Use: In older or literary contexts, "gay" primarily meant "joyful" or "carefree."
    • "A poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company." (William Wordsworth)
  • Euphemistic Use: Historically used euphemistically to describe a licentious or promiscuous lifestyle.
    • The novel's protagonist led a gay life in Paris.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gaily (adverb): In a cheerful, lively, or bright manner.
    • The flags fluttered gaily in the breeze.
  • Gaiety (noun): The state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful.
    • The gaiety of the festival was infectious.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (Homosexual): Homosexual, same-sex-loving.
  • Adjective (Cheerful): Merry, cheerful, jovial, jolly, mirthful.
  • Adjective (Bright): Vivid, colorful, brilliant, showy.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms
  • "Gay as a lark": Extremely cheerful and happy. (This idiom uses the older, primary meaning of "cheerful.")
    • She was as gay as a lark after hearing the good news.
Adjective
  1. homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
  2. offering fun and gaiety
    • a festive (or festal) occasion
    • gay and exciting night life
    • a merry evening
  3. brightly colored and showy
    • girls decked out in brave new dresses
    • brave banners flying
    • `braw' is a Scottish word
    • a dress a bit too gay for her years
    • birds with gay plumage
  4. given to social pleasures often including dissipation
    • led a gay Bohemian life
    • a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies
  5. full of or showing high-spirited merriment
    • when hearts were young and gay
    • a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company- Wordsworth
    • the jolly crowd at the reunion
    • jolly old Saint Nick
    • a jovial old gentleman
    • have a merry Christmas
    • peals of merry laughter
    • a mirthful laugh
  6. bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
    • a cheery hello
    • a gay sunny room
    • a sunny smile
Noun
  1. someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex

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