1gay 
/ˈgeɪ/ adjective
gay·er; gay·est /ˈgeɪ/ adjective [or more gay; most gay] 1 a : sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex : homosexual
▪ My uncle is gay.
b always used before a noun : of, relating to, or used by homosexuals
▪ the gay rights movement ▪ The march celebrates gay pride. [=pride in being gay] ▪ a gay bar 2 old-fashioned : happy and excited
▪ gay and carefree children : cheerful and lively ▪ The band was playing a gay tune. ▪ a gay festival/reception 3 old-fashioned : very bright in color : colorful
▪ the gayest of the spring flowers — see also gaily
▪ My uncle is gay.
b always used before a noun : of, relating to, or used by homosexuals
▪ the gay rights movement ▪ The march celebrates gay pride. [=pride in being gay] ▪ a gay bar
▪ gay and carefree children : cheerful and lively ▪ The band was playing a gay tune. ▪ a gay festival/reception
▪ the gayest of the spring flowers — see also gaily
— gay·ness noun [noncount]
▪ He is no longer trying to hide his gayness. [=homosexuality] ▪ the gayness [=(more commonly) gaiety] of the colors
▪ He is no longer trying to hide his gayness. [=homosexuality] ▪ the gayness [=(more commonly) gaiety] of the colors
