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Definition of blithe

blithe

/blaɪð/
blithe
Adverb:blithely
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• adjective

1

Showing a casual, improper, or callous indifference; unconcerned about the consequences of an action.

Example

"The committee criticized the executive for his blithe disregard of the environmental safety regulations."

2

Happy, lighthearted, or joyous in disposition (chiefly literary).

Example

"The children played in the meadow with blithe spirits, completely absorbed in the sunny afternoon."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'blithe' traditionally means cheerful and lighthearted in literary contexts (as in Percy Bysshe Shelley's 'To a Skylark'), in modern prose it more frequently carries a critical connotation of being heedless, casual, or unconcerned about serious consequences (e.g., 'blithe disregard').

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• Nearby Words

blistering
blisteringly
blistery
blithe
blithely
blithering
blitz

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'blīþe', meaning 'joyous, kind, cheerful, or pleasant', derived from Proto-Germanic '*blīþiz' ('gentle, mild, happy'), and related to the root of 'bliss'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blithe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blithe
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