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GAY

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 18 meanings of the word Gay.

How to pronounce gay:

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Gay - as a noun

Someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
homophile19homosexual22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gay - as an adjective satellite

Bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

Example: "A cheery hello"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheery14sunny8

Full of or showing high-spirited merriment

Example: "When hearts were young and gay"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jocund16jolly15jovial16merry10mirthful16

Given to social pleasures often including dissipation

Example: "Led a gay bohemian life"

Brightly colored and showy

Example: "Girls decked out in brave new dresses"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brave10braw9

Offering fun and gaiety

Example: "A festive (or festal) occasion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
festal9festive13merry10

Homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
homophile19

Gay - as a verb

To make happy or cheerful.

To cause (something, e.g. aids) to be associated with homosexual people.

Gay - as an adjective

(possibly obsolete) happy, joyful, and lively.

Example: "The gay science"

Quick, fast.

(possibly obsolete) festive, bright, or colourful.

Example: "Pennsylvania dutch include the plain folk and the gay folk."

Sexually promiscuous (of any gender), (sometimes particularly) engaged in prostitution.

Homosexual:

A pejorative:

(of a dog's tail) upright or curved over the back.

(possibly obsolete) considerable, great, large in number, size, or degree.

Gay - as an adverb

(possibly obsolete) considerably, very.

Example Sentences

"He is openly gay and proud of his identity."
"She came out as gay to her friends and family."
"Being gay is not a choice, it is an innate part of who you are."
"There is a strong sense of community among gay people."
"The gay pride parade was a colorful and joyful event."
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Word Game Points

Is GAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is GAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gay is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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