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gay vs jolly

jolly vs gay

gay and jolly both are nouns.

gay and jolly both are adjectives.

gay is not a verb while jolly is a verb.

gay is not an adverb while jolly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gay Yes Yes No No
jolly Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, gay and jolly are synonyms defined as:
  • gay and jolly: full of or showing high-spirited merriment
Other synonyms of gay include jocund, jovial, merry, mirthful.
gay (noun) jolly (noun)
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
a happy party
gay (adjective) jolly (adjective)
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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
gay (verb) jolly (verb)
be silly or tease one another
gay (adverb) jolly (adverb)
to certain extent or degree
Difference between gay and jolly

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