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gay

/ɡeɪ/
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Gay is an adjective used to describe a person who is romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same gender. It is often used to refer to a person's sexual orientation or identity. The term has evolved to encompass a broader understanding of LGBTQ+ communities and is now widely accepted as a positive and inclusive term.

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Conjugation
"gay" as noun

1 - (chiefly in plural or attributive) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual; see also lesbian.

2 - Something which is bright or colorful, such as a picture or a flower.

3 - An ornament, a knick-knack.

"gay" as verb

1 - To make happy or cheerful.

2 - To cause (something, e.g. AIDS) to be associated with homosexual people.

"gay" as adjective

1 - (possibly obsolete) Happy, joyful, and lively.

2 - Quick, fast.

3 - (possibly obsolete) Festive, bright, or colourful.

"gay" as adverb

1 - (possibly obsolete) Considerably, very.

"gay" as noun

1 - The letter —, which stands for the sound /ɡ/, in Pitman shorthand.

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Synonyms
1 - happy
2 - cheerful
3 - joyful
4 - blissful
5 - content
6 - merry
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Antonyms
1 - straight
2 - heterosexual
3 - normal
4 - straight-laced
5 - conventional
6 - serious
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Examples in Context

1 - He is known as a gay advocate, promoting equality and acceptance.

1 - Es conocido como un defensor gay , promoviendo la igualdad y aceptación.

2 - As a gay , he often participates in pride parades around the city.

2 - Como gay , a menudo participa en desfiles del orgullo en toda la ciudad.

3 - The gay couple adopted a child and created a loving home.

3 - La pareja homosexual adoptó un niño y creó un hogar lleno de amor.

4 - At the party, I met several gay friends of hers.

4 - En la fiesta, conocí a varios amigos homosexuales suyos.

5 - A gay variety of fruits was displayed on the picnic table.

5 - Una alegre selección de frutas se exhibía en la mesa de picnic.

6 - A gay melody played in the background as they enjoyed dinner.

6 - Una melodía alegre sonaba de fondo mientras disfrutaban de la cena.

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