homosexuality, homosexualism, homoeroticism, queerness, gayness
(noun) a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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.
(uncountable) The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality.
Synonyms: homosexuality, queerness
Hyponym: lesbianism
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Source: Wiktionary
Gay"ness, n.
Definition: Gayety; finery. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
9 May 2025
(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
