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- pronunciation:
- geI
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
gayer, gayest |
| definition 1: |
If something is gay, it is happy or merry.
Rosa's sister was in a gay mood after she found out she passed her driver's test.- synonyms:
- lively, merry
- similar words:
- bright, cheerful, happy, jolly, playful, sunny
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| definition 2: |
When something is gay, it is bright or colorful.
They put up gay decorations in the room for the party.- synonyms:
- bright, vivid
- antonyms:
- dull
- similar words:
- colorful, loud, showy
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| related words: |
merry |
| derivation: |
gayness (n.) |
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