blithely Meaning & Definition
What Does Blithely Mean?
Blithely is used as an adverb meaning Without care, concern, or consideration. It can also mean In a joyful, carefree manner.
Quick Facts About Blithely
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈblaɪðli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | mirthfully, jubilantly and merrily |
| Antonyms | unhappily |
| Comparative / superlative | more blithely, most blithely |
Blithely Definition (Adverb)
- Without care, concern, or consideration.
As the bombs fell on the city, the woman blithely continued with her chores.
- In a joyful, carefree manner.
- In a kind manner.
Synonyms of Blithely
Blithely synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Blithely
Blithely in a Sentence
As the bombs fell on the city, the woman blithely continued with her chores.
Word Forms & Grammar
blithely (comparative more blithely, superlative most blithely)
Origin of Blithely
From Middle English blythely, blyþely, bliþeliche, from Old English blīþelīċe (“gladly, blithely”), from Proto-West Germanic [Term?]; compare Dutch blijdelijk. By surface analysis, blithe + -ly.
Blithely Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of blithely is //ˈblaɪðli//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Blithely
What part of speech is blithely?
Blithely is an adverb.
What is another word for blithely?
Words with a similar meaning to blithely include mirthfully, jubilantly and merrily. See the full list of blithely synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of blithely?
The opposite of blithely is unhappily.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of blithely?
The comparative form is more blithely and the superlative form is most blithely.