Analysis Complete

gay

/ gay /
adjective satellite/noun

Definitions & Examples

adjective satellite Sense 1
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
Similar:
homosexual
adjective satellite Sense 2
given to social pleasures often including dissipation
"led a gay Bohemian life"
"a gay old rogue with an eye for the ladies"
Similar:
indulgent
adjective satellite Sense 3
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
"when hearts were young and gay"
"a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth"
"the jolly crowd at the reunion"
"jolly old Saint Nick"
"a jovial old gentleman"
"have a merry Christmas"
Similar:
joyous
adjective satellite Sense 4
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
"a cheery hello"
"a gay sunny room"
"a sunny smile"
Similar:
cheerful
adjective satellite Sense 5
offering fun and gaiety
"a gala ball after the inauguration"
"a festive (or festal) occasion"
"gay and exciting night life"
"a merry evening"
Similar:
joyous
noun Sense 6
someone who practices homosexuality; having a sexual attraction to persons of the same sex
Type of:
person individual someone
Kinds of:
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adjective satellite Sense 7
brightly colored and showy
"girls decked out in brave new dresses"
"brave banners flying"
"`braw'' is a Scottish word"
"a dress a bit too gay for her years"
"birds with gay plumage"
Similar:
colorful
Semantic Complexity
80%
Sense Count
7
Total Synonyms
6
Total Relationships
14
Times Searched
20
Relationship Distribution

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