BLITHE


Meaning of BLITHE in English

I. ˈblīth, ˈblīth adjective

( -er/-est )

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blīthe: akin to Old High German blīdi kind, joyous, Old Norse blīthr gentle, Gothic bleiths merciful, Lithuanian blyvas violet-blue, Old English bǣl fire, pyre — more at bald

1. : of a happy contented character or disposition : joyful , glad , cheerful ; also : exhibiting light-hearted gaiety

2. : without due thought, consideration, or knowledge : light-minded : casual , heedless

a blithe disregard of the rights of others

acting in blithe ignorance of historic precedent

Synonyms: see merry

II. adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blīthe, from blīthe, adjective

: blithely

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