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blithesome

blithe·some
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [blahyth -suh m, blahyth-]
    • /ˈblaɪð səm, ˈblaɪθ-/
    • /ˈblaɪð.səm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blahyth -suh m, blahyth-]
    • /ˈblaɪð səm, ˈblaɪθ-/

Definitions of blithesome word

  • adjective blithesome cheery; merry 3
  • adjective blithesome blithe; lighthearted 3
  • adjective blithesome lighthearted; merry; cheerful: a blithesome nature. 1
  • adjective blithesome happy or spriteful, carefree. 0

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Origin of blithesome

First appearance:

before 1715
One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1715-25; blithe + -some1

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Parts of speech for Blithesome

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

blithesome popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

blithesome usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for blithesome

adj blithesome

  • blithe — You use blithe to indicate that something is done casually, without serious or careful thought.
  • carefree — A carefree person or period of time doesn't have or involve any problems, worries, or responsibilities.
  • cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
  • cheery — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheery, you mean that they are cheerful and happy.
  • convivial — Convivial people or occasions are pleasant, friendly, and relaxed.

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