The difference between Gaiety and Gayness

When used as nouns, gaiety means the state of being happy or merry, whereas gayness means the state of being gay .


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  1. Gaiety as a noun (dated, uncountable):

    The state of being happy or merry.

    Examples:

    "There was much gaiety at the ball."

    "The decorations added greatly to the gaiety of the room."

  2. Gaiety as a noun (dated, countable):

    Merrymaking or festivity.

  1. Gayness as a noun (rare, dated, countable):

    The state of being gay .

  2. Gayness as a noun (uncountable):

    The state of being gay .

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