gayness

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English gaynesse, equivalent to gay +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡeɪ.nəs/ Rhymes: -eɪnəs === Noun === gayness (usually uncountable, plural gaynesses) (rare, dated, uncountable) The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness. (rare, dated, countable) The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety. Synonyms: gayfulness, joy; see also Thesaurus:happiness (uncountable) The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it. Synonyms: homosexuality; gay (informal), faggotry (derogatory) Hyponym: lesbianism Coordinate term: queerness (sometimes synonymous) ==== Translations ==== === See also === gaiety: The state of being gay (in the sense of "happy"). === Anagrams === ganseys