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homosexual vs gay

gay vs homosexual

homosexual and gay both are nouns.

homosexual and gay both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
homosexual Yes Yes No No
gay Yes Yes No No
As nouns, homosexual and gay are synonyms defined as:
  • homosexual and gay: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
Other synonyms of homosexual include homo, homophile.
homosexual (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
homosexual (adjective) gay (adjective)
sexually attracted to members of your own sex 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
Difference between homosexual and gay

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