gayness

/ˈɡeɪnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡeɪnəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgā-nəs/ (ame, mw)

gayness — noun

1. the condition of being romantically or physically drawn to others who share one'

1.名詞B2
釋義

the condition of being romantically or physically drawn to others who share one's gender.

例句

Binta spoke openly about her gayness for the first time at a family dinner.

speak openly about + possessive + [topic]

The documentary showed how views on gayness have shifted across three generations.

同義詞
  • homosexuality

    more formal or clinical in tone

  • same-sex attraction

    descriptive phrase that avoids identity labels

  • queerness

    broader term; reclaimed by some communities but may be unfamiliar or offensive to others

反義詞

用法筆記

Less common in formal or academic writing than alternatives such as 'homosexuality' or 'same-sex attraction.' Within LGBTQ+ communities, 'gayness' is sometimes used to describe personal identity rather than a clinical category.

常見錯誤

❌Her gayness was obvious from her bright smile.
✅Her gayness was something she accepted after years of reflection.
💡The old meaning of 'gay' (happy) is now rare; 'gayness' in modern English refers specifically to sexual orientation.