Sunday, November 7, 2021

Since we don't tend to use the word Blithe much in Americanized English I wasn't sure of the meaning. So, here it is:

 


blithe
/blīT͟H,blīTH/
adjective
  1. showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
    "a blithe disregard for the rules of the road"
    Similar:
    heedless
    uncaring
    careless
    casual
    indifferent
    thoughtless
    unconcerned
    unworried
    untroubled
    nonchalant
    cool
    blasé
    devil-may-care
    irresponsible
    Opposite:
    thoughtful
    • LITERARY
      happy or joyous.
      "a blithe seaside comedy"
      Similar:
      happy
      cheerful
      cheery
      lighthearted
      jolly
      merry
      sunny
      joyous
      joyful
      blissful
      ecstatic
      euphoric
      elated
      beatific
      gladsome
      mirthful
      carefree
      easygoing
      buoyant
      airy
      breezy
      jaunty
      in high spirits
      without a care in the world
      animated
      sprightly
      vivacious
      spirited
      frisky
      blithesome
      jocund
      gay
      Opposite:
      sad
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