1. of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romatic attraction to people of one's same sex
gay men a gay woman in her 40s —often used to refer to men only
gay and lesbian members of the community
2. of, relating to, or intended for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.
the gay rights movement a gay bar
3. happily excited merry
in a gay mood
4. keenly alive and exuberant having or inducing high spirits
a bird's gay spring song
5. bright, lively
gay sunny meadows
6. brilliant in color
7. given to social pleasures also licentious
8. a gay person especially a gay man
9. John 1685–1732 English poet and dramatist
10. sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex
11. of, relating to, or used by homosexuals
12. happy and excited cheerful and lively
13. a person and especially a man who is homosexual
14. merry sense 1, happy
Setsu grew … into a gay, willful, pretty girl.
— Pearl S. Buck, The Big Wave
15. cheerful and lively
They played a gay tune.
16. brightly colored
a gay dress
17. of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to individuals of one's same sex
gay men a gay woman in her 40s —often used to refer to men only
gay and lesbian members of the community
18. of, relating to, or intended for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, etc.
gay issues