| 释义 |
blithe
I. \ˈblīth, ˈblīth\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blīthe: akin to Old High German blīdi kind, joyous, Old Norse blīthr gentle, Gothic bleiths merciful, Lithuanian blyvas violet-blue, Old English bǣl fire, pyre — more at bald
1. : of a happy contented character or disposition : joyful, glad, cheerful; also : exhibiting light-hearted gaiety
2. : without due thought, consideration, or knowledge : light-minded : casual, heedless
< a blithe disregard of the rights of others >
< acting in blithe ignorance of historic precedent >
Synonyms: see merry
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English blīthe, from blīthe, adjective
: blithely |