English Explanatory Dictionary

gayness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness.
  2. The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
  3. The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡeɪ.nəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gayness.wav

Word forms

gayness gaynesses

Etymology

From Middle English gaynesse, equivalent to gay + -ness.

Synonyms

gayfulness joy blitheness blithesomeness cheerfulness cheeriness contentness contentedness delight delightedness elatedness elation exuberance exuberantness felicity gaiety gayness gladness gladsomeness glee gleefulness gleesomeness happiness high spirits hilarity jolliness jollity joviality jovialness joyfulness joyousness liss merriment merriness mirth mirthfulness pleasedness homosexuality gay faggotry

Related words

The state of being gay
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