blithely
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blithely
- /ˈblaɪðli/ UK, US
Where it comes from
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.
adverb more blithely · most blithely · blythely
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Without care, concern, or consideration.
As the bombs fell on the city, the woman blithely continued with her chores.
Similar: carelessly, indifferently
- In a joyful, carefree manner.
- In a kind manner.
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adv without care, concern, or consideration
| Español | despreocupadamente |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | ungerührt, unbekümmert |
| Русский | беспе́чно bespéčno |
adv in a joyful, carefree manner
| Español | alegremente |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | unbekümmert |
| Italiano | spensieratamente, allegramente |
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