blithe

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The definition of blithe is cheerful or carefree or lacking in concern.

(adjective)

  1. An example of blithe is a happy little girl playing with her friends.
  2. An example of blithe is someone who lights up a cigarette in a no-smoking zone.

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See blithe in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

showing a cheerful, carefree disposition; lighthearted

Origin: ME < OE; ult. < IE base *bhlei-, to shine, gleam

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See blithe in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective blith·er, blith·est
  1. Carefree and lighthearted.
  2. Lacking or showing a lack of due concern; casual: spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English blīthe

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Related Forms:

  • blitheˈly adverb
  • blitheˈness noun

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