Gay

Pronunciation: /ɡeɪ/

Examples of gay in a Sentence

formal The organization promotes inclusivity and diversity, including support for the gay community.

informal My cousin just came out as gay and we are all really happy for him.

slang That movie was so gay, I couldn't even finish watching it.

figurative The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky in a gay display of nature's beauty.

Grammatical Forms of gay

• past tense: gayed
• plural: gays
• comparative: gayer
• superlative: gayest
• present tense: gay
• future tense: will gay
• perfect tense: have gayed
• continuous tense: is gaying
• singular: gay
• positive degree: gay
• infinitive: to gay
• gerund: gaying
• participle: gayed

Origin and Evolution of gay

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gay' originally meant 'full of joy, carefree' and was used in Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gay' underwent a shift in meaning to refer to homosexuality, particularly in the 20th century. This change in usage reflects the evolving social attitudes towards LGBTQ+ individuals.