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blithe
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- pronunciation:
- blaIth
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blaIth
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
carefree and gay in manner or disposition.
The faces of these blithe and healthy children cheered her.Her blithe manner belied her deep and somber feelings.- synonyms:
- blithesome, carefree, gay, happy-go-lucky, lighthearted
- antonyms:
- atrabilious, morose, sad
- similar words:
- airy, animated, buoyant, cheerful, easygoing, enthusiastic, happy, jolly, lively, merry, spirited
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| definition 2: |
indifferent or casual; unconcerned.
These politicians have a blithe disregard for the future.- synonyms:
- casual, devil-may-care, happy-go-lucky, nonchalant, unconcerned
- antonyms:
- thoughtful
- similar words:
- apathetic, blasé, careless, heedless, indifferent, offhand
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| related words: |
breezy, jaunty, light |
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| derivations: |
blithely (adv.), blitheness (n.) |
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