Gay

a. [compar. GAYER; superl. GAYEST.] [Fr. gai, Pr. gai, jai, O. Sp. gayo, Pg. gaio, It. gajo, from O. H. Ger. gāhi, headlong, swift, rapid, excellent, N. H. Ger. gāh, jāh, steep, hasty, rash.] 1. Excited with merriment or delight; manifesting unusual sportiveness or delight; inspiring delight; merry. Belinda smiled, and all the world was gay. Pope. 2. Having many or showy colors; showy; fine; bright. A bevy of fair women richly gay In gems and wanton dress. Milton. Syn.—Merry; gleeful; blithe; airy; lively; sprightly; sportive; light-hearted; frolicsome; jolly; jovial; vivacious.