coming-out
Debutante's formal introduction
Coming-out is the act of publicly revealing something previously hidden, especially one's sexual orientation or gender identity.
The term derives from the longer phrase "coming out of the closet," where the closet represents secrecy about one's true self.
A coming-out story or coming-out experience describes this disclosure.
The term extends to any significant personal revelation: Her coming-out as a conservative surprised her liberal friends.
Built-in storage chamber
- gayAttracted to same sex
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- bisexualAttracted to multiple genders
- transgenderGender differs from assignment
queer · pride · disclosure · identity · acceptance · family · rainbow · ally
Becoming visible or present
- surfacingComing to the surface
- arrivalAct of reaching destination
- debutFirst public appearance
- unveilingAct of first revealing
introduction · premiere · launch · reveal · entrance · presentation · announcement · manifestation
Formally introduced young woman
- ballSpherical plaything or gala
- societyOrganized communal human existence
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- cotillionFormal society dance event
gown · formal · season · introduction · aristocracy · finishing school · escort · waltz
closet
Built-in storage chamber
transgender · queer · pride · disclosure · identity · acceptance · family · rainbow · ally · support
appearing
Becoming visible or present
unveiling · introduction · premiere · launch · reveal · entrance · presentation · announcement · manifestation · publication
debutante
Formally introduced young woman
- ballSpherical plaything or gala
- societyOrganized communal human existence
- presentationFormal display to viewers
cotillion · gown · formal · season · introduction · aristocracy · finishing school · escort · waltz · gloves
blooming
Producing flowers now
unfolding · spring · petals · garden · nature · awakening · growth · development · emergence · flourishing
coming-outhiding
Staying out of sight
concealment · closeted · suppression · denial · passing
coming-outwithdrawal
Act of taking away
seclusion · retreat · retiring · reclusiveness · disappearance
coming-outgoing in
Moving to interior
entering · withdrawal · retreating · departure · exit