as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the melancholy-tinged gayness of college-bound friends on their last fling together before going their separate ways
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Recent Examples of gayness
Your Lorenz Hart also toys with archetypes of gayness.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gayness
Noun
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There’s an element of sadistic, John Simonesque glee to his attacks on the personal appearances of actors.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Managers attacking journalists usually ends one way, and, predictably, Bild spent the rest of the weekend reporting with glee on Frankfurt’s defeat and poor form.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
Noun
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This kind of optimism and cheerfulness can make leaders more empathetic and pleasant to work with, partly because psychology research finds that positive moods increase helping, generosity and interpersonal understanding.—
Aditya Simha,
The Conversation,
7 May 2026
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Anticipation is building for the 110th Indianapolis 500 race, and those who are new to the race festivities may be wondering how fast the cars on the track can go.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Be sure to keep your eye to the sky during outdoor festivities in the afternoon.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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“Gayness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gayness. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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