Associations to the word «Blithe»

Wiktionary

BLITHE, adjective. (dated or literary) Happy, cheerful.
BLITHE, adjective. Indifferent, careless, showing a lack of concern.

Dictionary definition

BLITHE, adjective. Lacking or showing a lack of due concern; "spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation".
BLITHE, adjective. Carefree and happy and lighthearted; "was loved for her blithe spirit"; "a merry blithesome nature"; "her lighthearted nature"; "trilling songs with a lightsome heart".

Wise words

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