Top synonyms for “gay”: brave, braw, cheery, festal, festive, homo, homophile, homophile(a), and 14 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
- (adjective)bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer“a cheery hello”
- (adjective)brightly colored and showy“girls decked out in brave new dresses”
- (adjective)homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
- (adjective)given to social pleasures often including dissipation“led a gay Bohemian life”
- (adjective)offering fun and gaiety“a festive (or festal) occasion”
- (adjective)full of or showing high-spirited merriment“when hearts were young and gay”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "gay"?
Common synonyms for "gay" include brave, braw, cheery, festal, festive, homo. Our thesaurus lists 22 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "gay" mean?
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
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