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

The novel described the children playing with gay abandon, purely meaning carefree joy.
Emotionally Expressive
Used to convey a strong sense of freedom and enjoyment in the activity being described.

They threw themselves into the festival with gay abandon, completely lost in the music.
Informal Contexts
Most suitable for informal situations or creative writing, not formal documents.

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