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pansy vs gay

gay vs pansy

pansy and gay both are nouns.

pansy is not an adjective while gay is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pansy Yes No No No
gay Yes Yes No No
As nouns, gay is a hypernym of pansy; that is, gay is a word with a broader meaning than pansy:
  • pansy: offensive term for a homosexual man
  • gay: someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
Other hypernyms of pansy include homo, homophile, homosexual.
pansy (noun) gay (noun)
offensive term for a homosexual man someone who is sexually attracted to persons of the same sex
a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
pansy (adjective) gay (adjective)
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 pansy and gay

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