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- [blahyth -suh m, blahyth-]
- /ˈblaɪð səm, ˈblaɪθ-/
- /ˈblaɪð.səm/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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