blythe
(adjective)
/blaɪð/
Definitions
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Showing a cheerful and carefree attitude.
A sunny breeze of spirit, lighting hearts like lanterns in the night.Example: She had a blythe spirit that was contagious to everyone around her.
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Lacking due concern; casual.
A whimsical dance upon the edge of caution's careful line.Example: His blythe disregard for the rules often got him into trouble.
Origin
Old English blīþe, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch blijde and German bliede.
Synonyms
cheerful, carefree, jovial, lighthearted
Antonyms
serious, worried, solemn, concerned