1. plural of gayness; the quality or state of being gay (happy, lighthearted, or carefree)
Usage: traditional sense, less common in modern usage
2. plural of gayness; the quality or state of being gay (sexually attracted to people of the same sex)
Usage: modern sense

Examples

• The gaynesses of the holiday decorations lifted everyone's spirits.
• The parade celebrated various expressions of gaynesses within the community.
• Historical accounts describe the gaynesses of Victorian celebrations.
• Different cultures express gaynesses in their own unique ways.
• The film explored multiple gaynesses and identities among its characters.