gay | Definition of gay

Synonyms and Antonyms of gay

1 having much high-spirited energy and movement

couples dancing a gay, fast-paced jig

Synonyms of gay

active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, lively, mettlesome, peppy, perky, pert, pizzazzy (or pizazzy), racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy

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dapper, dashing, spiffy

agog, alert, awake, open-eyed, up, wide-awake

agile, nimble, spry

bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, chirpy, chirrupy, effervescent, sparkly, upbeat

eager, enthusiastic, keen

frolicsome, impish, pixieish, playful

boisterous, bubbly, ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited

high-strung, nervous, skittish

Phrases Synonymous with gay

Near Antonyms of gay

indolent, lazy, unambitious

inert, lethargic, sleepy, sluggish, tired, torpid, weary

apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic, stolid

boring, dull, irksome, tedious

Antonyms of gay

dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid

2 having or showing freedom from worries or trouble

a gay, thoughtless girl who didn't care whether her work was done or not

Synonyms of gay

blithe, carefree, debonair, devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, lightsome, slaphappy, unconcerned

Words Related to gay

blasé (also blase), breezy, cavalier, nonchalant

casual, easygoing, informal, laid-back, low-pressure, relaxed, unfussy

Near Antonyms of gay

earnest, grave, serious, serious-minded, somber (or sombre)

careful, cautious, heedful, wary

anxious, concerned, upset, worried

long-suffering, overburdened, sorrowful

Antonyms of gay

3 indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor

had a gay old time at the party

Synonyms of gay

blithe, blithesome, festive, gleeful, jocose, jocular, jocund, jolly, jovial, laughing, merry, mirthful, sunny

Words Related to gay

amused, beaming, chuckling, giggling, smiling

bright, buoyant, carefree, cheerful, cheery, chipper, lighthearted, lightsome, upbeat