adj.
Pronunciation: ' bl ī th, ' bl ī th
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: blith · er ; blith · est
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English bl ī the; akin to Old High German bl ī di joyous
Date: before 12th century
1 : of a happy lighthearted character or disposition
2 : lacking due thought or consideration : CASUAL , HEEDLESS < blithe unconcern>
synonyms see MERRY
– blithe · ly adverb