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gay in Latin

gay in Latin is cinaedus, hilaris, festivus — gay means homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

gay in Latin

cinaedus
adj
(colloquial) Not heterosexual, not allosexual, or not cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
hilaris
adj
(dated) Happy, joyful, and lively.
festivus
adj
(dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.
festus
adj
(dated) Festive, bright, or colourful.
cinaedus
noun
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.
draucus
noun
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.
tribas
noun
(now, _, chiefly, in plural) A homosexual, especially a male homosexual.

What does "gay" mean?

  1. adj Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.
    "He came out as gay to his family last year."
  2. adj Happy, carefree, and full of fun (an older, still-used sense, especially in older writing).
    "The children ran through the garden in gay abandon."
  3. noun A homosexual person, especially a man.
    "The bar was a popular meeting spot for gays in the city."

gay in a sentence

  • He came out as gay to his family last year.
  • The parade celebrated gay pride and LGBTQ+ rights.
  • The children ran through the garden in gay abandon.
  • The bar was a popular meeting spot for gays in the city.

Similar words in Latin

Common Latin translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gay" in Latin?

"gay" in Latin is cinaedus, hilaris, festivus. gay means: Homosexual; romantically or sexually attracted to people of the same sex.

How do you use "gay" in a sentence?

Example: "He came out as gay to his family last year." In Latin, "gay" is cinaedus, hilaris, festivus.

Are there other ways to say "gay" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 6 translations listed for "gay": cinaedus, hilaris, festivus, festus, draucus, tribas.

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