Blithe ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Blithe ( adjective )

1. Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
2. Carefree and lighthearted.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english blīþe, from blīþe joyful, from blīðe, blīð, blīþ; akin to old high german blīdi joyful.

Examples:

1. He seemed blithely unaware of the danger he was in.
2. She was blithe about the whole situation and didn't seem to take it seriously.
3. He had a blithe attitude towards the consequences of his actions.
4. The children had a blithe spirit and laughed as they played in the park.
5. The warm sunshine put them all in a blithe mood.

(As an adverb)

Blithe ( adverb )

1. Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
2. Carefree and lighthearted.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english blīþe, from blīþe joyful, from blīðe, blīð, blīþ; akin to old high german blīdi joyful.

Examples:

1. He seemed blithely unaware of the danger he was in.
2. She was blithe about the whole situation and didn't seem to take it seriously.
3. He had a blithe attitude towards the consequences of his actions.
4. The children had a blithe spirit and laughed as they played in the park.
5. The warm sunshine put them all in a blithe mood.