gay

• صفة تُستخدم أساسًا لوصف الشخص المنجذب عاطفيًا أو جنسيًا إلى الأشخاص من جنسه؛ وفي سياقات أقدم تعني أيضًا 'مَرِح' أو 'بَهيج' أو 'زاهي الألوان'.

An adjective primarily used to describe a person who is attracted to people of the same sex; also used in older contexts to mean 'happy' or 'bright'.

1. Sexual orientationA2formal

   Relating to or characterized by a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same sex.

   مثلي الجنس

   • He is openly gay and proud of his identity.
   • The organization supports gay rights and equality.
   • She attended a gay pride parade last weekend.

   المرادفاتhomophilehomosexuallesbianqueer

   الأضدادstraight

2. Happy and carefreeB2formal

   Feeling or showing great happiness, joy, or lightheartedness.

   مرح

   • The children were gay and playful in the park.
   • She had a gay and carefree attitude during the holiday.
   • The music had a gay, lively rhythm that made everyone dance.

   المرادفاتblithecarefreecheerfulgleefuljollyjovialjoyfullightheartedmerrysprightly

   الأضدادgloomymelancholymiserablesadsolemn

• اسم يُطلق على الشخص الذي يشعر بانجذاب عاطفي أو جنسي نحو أشخاص من الجنس نفسه، ويُستخدم أيضاً بمعنى أوسع للإشارة إلى مجتمع الميم (المثليين ومزدوجي التوجه الجنسي والمتحولين جنسياً وغيرهم).

A noun referring to a person who is attracted to others of the same sex, or used more broadly to describe the LGBTQ+ community. In modern usage, it is primarily associated with homosexuality.

1. Homosexual personB1formal

   A person, typically a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex.

   مثلي الجنس

   • The event was attended by many gays and lesbians.
   • He came out as a gay to his family.
   • The organization supports the rights of gays and bisexuals.

   المرادفاتhomophilehomosexual

   الأضدادstraight