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.

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

Apr 7, 2026 · Adjective blithe (comparative blither, superlative blithest) Casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern; nonchalant.

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

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

Lacking or showing a lack of due concern; casual. Spoke with blithe ignorance of the true situation.

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.

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.