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BLITHE

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Dictionary entry overview: What does blithe mean?

• BLITHE (adjective)
The adjective BLITHE has 2 senses:

1. lacking or showing a lack of due concern
2. carefree and happy and lighthearted

Familiarity information: BLITHE used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• BLITHE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Lacking or showing a lack of due concern

Context example:

spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation

Similar:

unconcerned (lacking in interest or care or feeling)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Carefree and happy and lighthearted

Synonyms:

blithesome; light-hearted; lighthearted; blithe; lightsome

Context examples:

was loved for her blithe spirit / a merry blithesome nature / her lighthearted nature / trilling songs with a lightsome heart

Similar:

cheerful (being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits)

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