gayness
gayness · gaynesses
The state of being gayThe state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it.
/ˈɡeɪ.nəs/
» I told Tom to tone down his gayness.
Meaning
3 senses(dated, rare, uncountable, usually)The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness.
(countable, dated, rare, usually)The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
(uncountable, usually)The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it.
More definitions
- a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
Examples
1 sentencesI told Tom to tone down his gayness.
Origin
From Middle English gaynesse, equivalent to gay + -ness.From Middle English gaynesse, equivalent to gay + -ness.
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Forms
plural: gaynessesSynonyms
43 synonymsjoyA2cheerfulnessB2delightB1elationC2exuberanceC1gaietyB2gleeB2happinessA2gayB1gayfulnessblithenessblithesomenesscheerinesscontentness
Close in meaning
- a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex:homosexualityhomosexualismhomoeroticismqueerness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedgay
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable