English Explanatory Dictionary

blithely

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Without care, concern, or consideration.
  2. In a joyful, carefree manner.
  3. In a kind manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈblaɪðli/ en-us-blithely.ogg en-au-blithely.ogg

Word forms

blithely more blithely most blithely blythely

Etymology

From Middle English blythely, blyþely, bliþeliche, from Old English blīþelīċe (“gladly, blithely”), from Proto-West Germanic [Term?]; compare Dutch blijdelijk. By surface analysis, blithe + -ly.

Synonyms

carelessly indifferently gladly joyfully merrily

Related words

blithe blitheful blithefully blithefulness blithen blitheness blithesome
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