Gay Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Gay

Of homosexuality between women

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

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Of a questionable nature or character; suspicious:

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Full of interest or variety; vivid

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

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Unrestrained; uncontrolled:

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Exposed to the wind and sea; unsheltered.

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Pungent, keen, sharp, etc.

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Free from troubles or worry

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Of or like a joyous celebration; festive

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Showy; striking; stylish

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Recklessly abandoned to sensual pleasures.

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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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Actively concerned with the rights of gay men or lesbians.

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

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

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Full of, expressing, or causing mirth; merry

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Not constrained

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

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Spontaneous, natural and informal; unconstrained

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The definition of wanton is undisciplined, reckless or malicious.

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Highly varied, developed, or complex:

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

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Lacking control or discipline

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

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

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

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

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Showing a cheerful, carefree disposition; lighthearted

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

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The definition of chipper is a joyful person.

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

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In the mood to celebrate.

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Homosexual

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Giving a momentary or superficial impression of brilliance.

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

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

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Full of jubilant delight; joyful.

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Full of high spirits and good humor; merry

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

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

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Gaudy and cheap in nature or appearance.

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Showing to good effect; having a fine appearance

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Well-dressed

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(colloq.) loose

Homosexual

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Full of life and animation

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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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The definition of blithesome is happy or lighthearted.

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

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Richly or brightly colored; resplendent:

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In a good mood, happy, cheerful

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Sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality.

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The definition of joyful is expressing delight or happiness.

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Morally unrestrained, esp. in sexual activity; lascivious

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

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Playful; frolicsome.

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Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant:

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Firm in loyalty:

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

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Wasted or squandered.

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

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Causing exhilaration; invigorating.

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Full of gaiety or high spirits; playful; merry

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The definition of gallant is brave, noble or polite.

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Bright or beautiful

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Said as a joke

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

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Antonyms for Gay

Marked by little or no ornamentation or decoration:

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Unhappy, and blaming oneself rather than others; despondent

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Causing sorrow; lamentable.

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Dull or commonplace in character; dreary:

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Cloudy or overcast:

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uncolorful

Not colorful; dull or colorless.

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That never had life; inanimate

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Lacking animation, variety, or distinction; dull.

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Unlucky; unfortunate

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Exhibiting signs and symptoms of indigestion:

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Having lost confidence or hope; dejected; disheartened.

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Sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex.

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Extending continuously in the same direction without curving:

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

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Words Related to Gay

Cheerful; willing:

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

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Comparatively high on the scale of brightness:

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gay-lesbian

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lgbt

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Full of color

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Lacking in moral restraint

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bi-sexual

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lesbians

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gay-rights

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lesbian-gay

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non-gay

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Vivid; keen; intense

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Animated, vivacious, or gay; lively

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