gay
- 01 A2 Elementary
adj.describing someone who is sexually or emotionally attracted to people of their own gender.
adj.pertaining to or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to persons of one's own gender.
Simple“He felt comfortable coming out as gay to his supportive family.”
In context“The city's annual pride parade celebrates the history and rights of the gay community and other marginalized groups.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.feeling happy, cheerful, or full of energy.
adj.characterized by happiness, cheerfulness, or high spirits.
Simple“The children had a gay time playing in the garden all afternoon.”
In context“The ballroom was filled with gay laughter and the sound of upbeat music from the live orchestra.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
adj.having bright, beautiful, or cheerful colors.
adj.vividly colored, bright, or showy in appearance.
Simple“The garden was filled with gay flowers of every possible color.”
In context“She wore a gay silk scarf that contrasted sharply with her otherwise somber attire.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
n.a person who is attracted to people of the same gender.
n.a person who is homosexual, most commonly referring to men.
Simple“The club was a popular meeting place for local gays and their friends.”
In context“The activist fought for the rights of gays and lesbians to be treated equally under the law.”
Synonyms
Usage gay men
“Asked in a YouTube interview whether he thought people were born gay, Singh replied: “No, it’s a mental illness”.”
“To this day, fans still shout “Your dad is gay!” at him in the street, a call-back to the moment when Elijah tartly advises Hannah that she might want to fine-tune her gaydar.”