blithe

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing a cheerful and carefree disposition.

  - "She was a blithe and happy soul."
  - "The sunflowers in the field were blithe and untroubled by the breeze."

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Pronunciation

1. /blaɪð/
   
   
   
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2. /blaɪð/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blithe
mighty , brightly , fightly , lightly

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Variants

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blithe , blithely , blither , blithest

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'forgetful' in Middle English, blithe later came to mean 'carefree' or 'happy'.

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Trivia

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1. Blithe is an old English word that has been in use since the 1300s.

2. The word blithe is related to the Old English word 'blithig', which means 'forgetful'.

3. Blithe is sometimes used as a given name in the English-speaking world.

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Related Concepts

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1. cheerfulness: A state of happiness and optimism. Blithe is a synonym for this feeling.

2. carefree: A person who is free from worry or anxiety. Blithe is an adjective used to describe this quality.

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Culture

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Blithe has been used in literature to describe characters who are carefree and untroubled by their circumstances. In Shakespeare's 'As You Like It', the character Jaques uses the word to describe the character Touchstone, who is described as 'blithe and merry' despite his rough and uncultured appearance.

How to Memorize "blithe"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a carefree and happy expression on their face. Imagine them laughing and enjoying themselves in a sunny meadow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word blithe with the feeling of happiness and carefree-ness. Think of a time when you felt blithe and use that memory to help you remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Blithe is a happy, carefree state of mind' to help you remember the definition of the word.

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