gayness
/ˈɡeɪnəs/
noun
- The quality or state of being homosexual; sexual orientation toward people of the same gender.
- The documentary explored the history of gayness and its acceptance in society.
- She wrote a book about growing up and coming to terms with her own gayness.
- The organization works to support young people who are discovering their gayness.
- The quality of being bright, colorful, or cheerful (less common, often literary).
- The room was decorated with a gayness that made it feel festive.
- The gayness of the spring flowers lifted everyone's spirits.
- The old poem described the gayness of the courtly celebrations.
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