Definition

The condition of being attracted to people of the same sex or the quality of being cheerful and lively.

Example

The celebration was filled with joy and gayness, as everyone danced and laughed together.

Conversation

I love how your art expresses your gayness so beautifully.

Thanks! I think it's important to celebrate who we are.

Absolutely, it really brings so much joy to the community.

Exactly! Embracing our gayness makes us stronger together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gayness → It is formed from "gay" (from Old French *gai*, meaning joyful or happy) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "gayness" refers to the state of being joyful or happy, and in modern usage, it also refers to the quality of being homosexual.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'gay' meaning joyful or happy, and remember that 'gayness' describes the state of being joyful or the quality of being homosexual.

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