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