gay

adjective

Attracted to people of the same sex, especially men.

"He is a proud gay man."

adjective

Cheerful, light-hearted, or brightly coloured (now largely archaic).

"They lived a gay and carefree life."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: homosexual, homophile, queer, sunny, cheery, cheerful, indulgent, jolly, mirthful, merry, jovial, joyous