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With gay abandon

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Cultural Caution

The word 'gay' has evolved; ensure the phrase isn't misunderstood as referring to sexuality.

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The novel described the children playing with gay abandon, purely meaning carefree joy.
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Emotionally Expressive

Used to convey a strong sense of freedom and enjoyment in the activity being described.

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They threw themselves into the festival with gay abandon, completely lost in the music.
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Informal Contexts

Most suitable for informal situations or creative writing, not formal documents.

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At the reunion, everyone spoke with gay abandon, forgetting the years apart.
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