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gay vs homosexual

homosexual vs gay

gay and homosexual both are nouns.

gay and homosexual both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gay Yes Yes No No
homosexual Yes Yes No No
As nouns, gay and homosexual are synonyms defined as:
  • gay and homosexual: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
Other synonyms of gay include homo, homophile.
gay (noun) homosexual (noun)
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
gay (adjective) homosexual (adjective)
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer sexually attracted to members of your own sex
brightly colored and showy
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires
given to social pleasures often including dissipation
offering fun and gaiety
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
Difference between gay and homosexual

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