gay - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

Synonyms

• gay
• homo
• homophile
• homosexual

More generic

• individual
• mortal
• person
• somebody
• someone
• soul

More specific

• closet queen
• fag
• faggot
• fagot
• fairy
• gay woman
• lesbian
• nance
• pansy
• poof
• poove
• pouf
• queen
• queer
• tribade

Adjective

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

Synonyms

• cheery
• gay
• sunny

Related

• cheerful

Adjective

brightly colored and showy

Synonyms

• brave
• braw
• gay

Related

• colorful
• colourful

Adjective

homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

Synonyms

• gay
• homophile
• queer

Related

• homosexual

Adjective

given to social pleasures often including dissipation

Synonyms

• gay

Related

• indulgent

Adjective

offering fun and gaiety

Synonyms

• festal
• festive
• gay
• merry

Related

• joyous

Adjective

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

Synonyms

• gay
• jocund
• jolly
• jovial
• merry
• mirthful

Related

• joyous

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