Synonyms for gay

Other words for “gay”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “gay”. The most common are homosexual, homophile, homo, cheery, sunny.

noun someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

adjective bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

adjective full of or showing high-spirited merriment

Similarjoyous

adjective given to social pleasures often including dissipation

adjective brightly colored and showy

adjective offering fun and gaiety

Similarjoyous

adjective homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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