gay
♦♦ gay /g'eɪ/ (gays gayer gayest)
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
A gay person is homosexual.
The quality of life for gay men has improved over the last two decades.
...the gay community.
≠ straight
[N-PLURAL]
Gays are homosexual people, especially homosexual men.
More importantly, gays have proved themselves to be style leaders.
● gayness [N-UNCOUNT]
...Mike's admission of his gayness.
2 [ADJ]
A gay person is fun to be with because they are lively and cheerful. (OLD-FASHIONED)
I am happy and free, in good health, gay and cheerful.
3 [ADJ]
A gay object is brightly coloured and pretty to look at. (OLD-FASHIONED)
I like gay, relaxing paintings.
= cheerful
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
A gay person is homosexual.
The quality of life for gay men has improved over the last two decades.
...the gay community.
≠ straight
[N-PLURAL]
Gays are homosexual people, especially homosexual men.
More importantly, gays have proved themselves to be style leaders.
● gayness [N-UNCOUNT]
...Mike's admission of his gayness.
2 [ADJ]
A gay person is fun to be with because they are lively and cheerful. (OLD-FASHIONED)
I am happy and free, in good health, gay and cheerful.
3 [ADJ]
A gay object is brightly coloured and pretty to look at. (OLD-FASHIONED)
I like gay, relaxing paintings.
= cheerful