HyperDic: blithe

English > 2 senses of the word blithe:
ADJECTIVEallblithelacking or showing a lack of due concern
allblithe, blithesome, lighthearted, lightsome, light-heartedcarefree and happy and lighthearted
blithe > pronunciation
Soundsblay'dh
Rhymeslithe ... tithe: 3 rhymes with aydh...
English > blithe: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaninglacking or showing a lack of due concern.
Example"spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation"
Broaderunconcernedlacking in interest or care or feeling
Spanishdespreocupado
English > blithe: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningcarefree and happy and lighthearted.
Examples
  • "was loved for her blithe spirit"
  • "a merry blithesome nature"
Synonymsblithesome, lighthearted, lightsome, light-hearted
BroadercheerfulFull of or promoting cheer
Spanishalegre
Catalanalegre
Nounsblithenessa feeling of spontaneous good spirits
Adverbsblithelyin a joyous manner

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