blijheid — meaning in English

English meaning

• gayness noun The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness.
• happiness noun The state of feeling joyful, content, or satisfied with life.

Senses

blijheid is used for these senses in English:

• gayness (rare, dated, countable) The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
• happiness (uncountable) The emotion of being happy; joy; elation.
• happiness (archaic, uncountable) Prosperity, thriving, wellbeing.

gayness — full definition

1. noun The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness.
2. noun The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
3. noun The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it.

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