homophile vs gay

homophile and gay both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
homophile	Yes	Yes	No	No
gay	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, homophile and gay are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of homophile include queer.

As nouns, homophile and gay are synonyms defined as:

homophile and gay: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

Other synonyms of homophile include homo, homosexual.

homophile (noun)	gay (noun)
someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex	someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex

homophile (adjective)	gay (adjective)
homosexual or arousing homosexual desires	bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
	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