Campy
Campy adjective - Providing sophisticated amusement by virtue of having artificially (and vulgarly) mannered or banal or sentimental qualities.
Nearby Word: camper
Normal
Normal adjective - Being of the type that is encountered in the normal course of events.
Both words in one sentence
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Straight Gay: Pretty much every gay character in the story are pretty normal and un-campy.
Source: Literature / Waterways - Various supporting cast members recur, such as Soiree's sister, Nate's best friend (another normal-looking gay guy who's more campy), and a lesbian couple.Curiously, with a cast like that, it manages to be somewhat down to earth at points, very human, and rather touching.
Source: Comic Strip / Chelsea Boys
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