WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
blithe /blaɪð, blaɪθ/USA pronunciation
adj. blith•er, blith•est.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- carefree;
heedless:a blithe disregard for her feelings. - lighthearted in disposition;
cheerful.
blithe
(blīᵺ, blīth),USA pronunciation adj., blith•er, blith•est.
blithe′ful, adj.
blithe′ful•ly, adv.
blithe′ly, adv.
blithe′ness, n.
Blithe (blīᵺ, blīth),USA pronunciation n.
- joyous, merry, or gay in disposition;
glad;
cheerful:Everyone loved her for her blithe spirit. - without thought or regard;
carefree;
heedless:a blithe indifference to anyone's feelings.
- bef. 1000; Middle English; Old English blīthe; cognate with Old Norse blīthr, Old High German blīdi, Gothic bleiths
blithe′ful•ly, adv.
blithe′ly, adv.
blithe′ness, n.
- 1. happy, mirthful, sprightly, light-hearted, buoyant, joyful, blithesome.
- 1. joyless.
Blithe (blīᵺ, blīth),USA pronunciation n.
- a female given name.