blithely

Meanings

Adverb

in a joyous manner

Adv

Without care, concern, or consideration.
In a joyful, carefree manner.
In a kind manner.

Origin / Etymology

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.

Synonyms

carelessly, gayly, gladly, happily, indifferently, joyfully, jubilantly, merrily, mirthfully

Antonyms

unhappily

Scrabble Score: 16

blithely is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 17

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