merry, blithe, jocund, jovial, jolly mean showing high spirits or lightheartedness. merry suggests cheerful, joyous, uninhibited enjoyment of frolic or festivity.

Blithe definition: without thought or regard; carefree; heedless.. See examples of BLITHE used in a sentence.

Instead, they use a blithe little lexicon that assumes that they have discussed the merits of both the role of the mayor and the electoral system.

The adjective blithe used to mean happy and carefree, but over time it has also come to describe someone who isn't paying attention the way they should.

You use blithe to indicate that something is done casually, without serious or careful thought.

Definition of blithe adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Jun 24, 2025 · blithe (comparative blither, superlative blithest) Casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern; nonchalant. quotations

1. lighthearted in disposition; cheerful. 2. heedless: a blithe disregard for someone's feelings.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 blithe (blīᵺ, blīth), adj., blith•er, blith•est. joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful: Everyone …

Affected an expression of blithe dignity for the benefit of any of Williams neighbors who might be wondering at the strange woman on his doorstep who seemed content to knock all night.