Blithesome
/ˈblɪð.səm/noun
Cheerful and happy; characterized by a light-hearted disposition.
Did you know?The word 'blithe,' at its core, invokes a sense of carefree joy, but its origins also hint at a deeper connection to 'blithely' ignoring burdens or sorrows!
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
blīðe
“Joyful, happy, or kind.”
Middle English
ME
blith
“Cheerful, happy.”
14th Century
ME
blithsome
“Characterized by happiness or cheerfulness.”
Modern English
English
blithesome
“Endowed with or showing cheerfulness.”
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