Gay synonyms | Best 102 synonyms for gay

happy (related)

Cheerful; willing:

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homosexual (related)

(Of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two people of the same gender or same sex; gay.

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merry

Marked by or offering fun, good feelings, and liveliness; festive:

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lesbian

Of homosexuality between women

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homo

Homo is defined as being a human which is part of the genus Homo of hominids, or is offensive slang for a homosexual.

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queer

Of a questionable nature or character; suspicious:

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bright (related)

Comparatively high on the scale of brightness:

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brisk

Pungent, keen, sharp, etc.

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unbridled

Unrestrained; uncontrolled:

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wild

Exposed to the wind and sea; unsheltered.

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colorful

Full of interest or variety; vivid

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homoerotic

Of, relating to, or tending to arouse sexual desire for a person of the same sex.

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colors (related)

Full of color

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gay-lesbian (related)

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bisexual (related)

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bi-sexual (related)

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sex (related)

Sexual

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restraint (related)

Lacking in moral restraint

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festal

Of or like a joyous celebration; festive

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lesbians (related)

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carefree

Free from troubles or worry

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gay-rights (related)

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lesbian-gay (related)

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lgbt (related)

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boon

The definition of boon is someone or something that is happy or friendly.

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dashing

Showy; striking; stylish

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dissolute

Recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures.

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uncontrolled

Not controlled

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transsexual (related)

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showy

Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye, often in such a way that is of low quality or little merit

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homophile

Actively concerned with the rights of gay men or lesbians.

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profligate

The definition of profligate is acting wasteful or spending money too freely.

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mirthful

Full of, expressing, or causing mirth; merry

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unconstrained

Not constrained

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uninhibited

The definition of uninhibited is without self-consciousness or restraint.

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unrestrained

Spontaneous, natural and informal; unconstrained

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wanton

The definition of wanton is undisciplined, reckless or malicious.

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transvestite (related)

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playful

Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

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sad (antonym)

Causing sorrow; lamentable.

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sunny

(Of weather or a day) Featuring a lot of sunshine.

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intense

The definition of intense is to a high degree, or a strong emotion.

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lively (related)

Vivid; keen; intense

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sprightly (related)

Animated, vivacious, or gay; lively

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animated

Endowed with life; full of life or spirit; indicating animation; lively; vigorous.

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blithe

Showing a cheerful, carefree disposition; lighthearted

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cheerful

The definition of cheerful is a person or thing that brings joy, humor or good spirits.

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chipper

The definition of chipper is a joyful person.

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convivial

Fond of eating, drinking, and good company; sociable; jovial

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festive

In the mood to celebrate.

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flashing

Homosexual

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flashy

Giving a momentary or superficial impression of brilliance.

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garish

Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste.

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gaudy

Bright and showy, but lacking in good taste; cheaply brilliant and ornate

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gleeful

Full of jubilant delight; joyful.

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jolly

Full of high spirits and good humor; merry

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jovial

The definition of jovial is defined as someone who is happy and cheerful.

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joyous

The definition of joyous is feelings of great happiness or delight.

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tawdry

Gaudy and cheap in nature or appearance.

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dull (antonym)

Cloudy or overcast:

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uncolorful (antonym)

Not colorful; dull or colorless.

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plain (antonym)

Marked by little or no ornamentation or decoration:

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lifeless (antonym)

That never had life; inanimate

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colorless (antonym)

Lacking animation, variety, or distinction; dull.

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unhappy (antonym)

Unlucky; unfortunate

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upset (antonym)

Exhibiting signs and symptoms of indigestion:

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depressed (antonym)

Unhappy, and blaming oneself rather than others; despondent

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discouraged (antonym)

Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.

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rich

Highly varied, developed, or complex:

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rakish

Dashingly, carelessly, or sportingly unconventional or stylish; jaunty; characterized by a devil-may-care unconventionality; having a somewhat disreputable quality or appearance.

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ungoverned

Lacking control or discipline

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brave

Showing to good effect; having a fine appearance

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braw

Well-dressed

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non-gay (related)

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vivacious

Full of life and animation

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brilliant

The definition of brilliant is someone or something that is very bright, either in terms of intelligence or because it is shiny or intensely colored.

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airy

(Painting) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.

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flamboyant

Richly or brightly colored; resplendent:

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heterosexual (antonym)

Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

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straight (antonym)

Extending continuously in the same direction without curving:

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blithesome

The definition of blithesome is happy or lighthearted.

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abandoned

Abandoned is defined as unconfined and unconcerned with social norms or restraints.

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cheery

In a good mood, happy, cheerful

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jocund

Sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality.

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joyful

The definition of joyful is expressing delight or happiness.

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licentious

Morally unrestrained, esp. in sexual activity; lascivious

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riant

When said of a person or a person's manner: mirthful, cheerful, smiling, light-hearted.

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sportive

Playful; frolicsome.

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drab (antonym)

Dull or commonplace in character; dreary:

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worried (antonym)

Thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen; feeling afraid and unhappy.

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lighthearted

Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive. Not depressed or sad.

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vivid

(Of perception) Clear, detailed or powerful.

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fast

Firm in loyalty:

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(colloq.) loose

Homosexual

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exhilarating

Causing exhilaration; invigorating.

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frisky

The definition of frisky is a playful or lively person or thing.

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frolicsome

Full of gaiety or high spirits; playful; merry

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gallant

The definition of gallant is brave, noble or polite.

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glad

Bright or beautiful

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jocular

Said as a joke

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dissipated

Wasted or squandered.

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incontinent

Without self-restraint, esp. in regard to sexual activity

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