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- pronunciation:
- geI
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
gayer, gayest |
| definition 1: |
of or in a happy mood; merry.
The peasants celebrated the harvest with gay songs.- synonyms:
- festive, lighthearted, lively, merry
- antonyms:
- grave, sober
- similar words:
- bright, cheerful, frivolous, happy, jolly, joyful, light, playful, sunny
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| definition 2: |
bright or colorful.
The room was decorated with gay flowers.- synonyms:
- bright, vivid
- antonyms:
- dull
- similar words:
- colorful, loud, showy
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| related words: |
buoyant, carefree, festive, happy-go-lucky, jovial |
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| derivation: |
gayness (n.) |
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