gayness

/ˈɡeɪnəs/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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