blithely
gb/blˈaɪθli/ us/blˈaɪθli/
C1
Englisch
vidáman, gondtalanul, könnyelműen, felelőtlenül
C1
1
vidáman
A2
gondtalanul
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
[someone] [does something] blithely
She blithely waved goodbye and headed off on her trip.
Vidáman intett búcsút, és elindult az útjára.
He blithely whistled as he cleaned the kitchen.
Vidáman fütyörészett, miközben a konyhát takarította.
They blithely chatted through the whole walk home.
Beispiele für Lernende
She spoke blithely.
Vidáman beszélt.
He walked blithely down the street.
Vidáman sétált végig az utcán.
Häufiger Fehler:
Do not confuse with "blindly" (without seeing/knowing). "Blithely" is about being cheerful or unconcerned.
Bedeutung
in a cheerful, light way
Wortverbindungen
blithely happy
|blithely cheerful
|blithely smiling
|blithely whistling
|blithely chatting
|blithely singing
|blithely strolling
|blithely optimistic
Synonyme
cheerfully (More common; focuses on positive mood.)
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lightheartedly (Emphasizes a playful, not-serious attitude.)
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gaily (Slightly literary; suggests bright, carefree cheer.)
Antonyme
gloomily (Opposite mood: sad or pessimistic.)
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solemnly (Opposite tone: serious and formal.)
Themen
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
in a happy and carefree way
In a cheerful, lighthearted, and carefree manner.
C1
2
könnyelműen
B2
felelőtlenül
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
blithely [ignore/assume/dismiss] [something]
He blithely ignored the warning signs and kept driving.
Könnyelműen figyelmen kívül hagyta a figyelmeztető táblákat, és tovább vezetett.
They blithely assumed the project would finish itself on time.
Könnyelműen feltételezték, hogy a projekt majd magától elkészül időben.
She blithely dismissed his concerns as overreacting.
Beispiele für Lernende
Don't blithely ignore the rules.
Ne hagyd könnyelműen figyelmen kívül a szabályokat.
He blithely assumed it was easy.
Könnyelműen feltételezte, hogy könnyű lesz.
Häufiger Fehler:
Because it can sound positive, learners may miss the criticism; in this sense it often implies disapproval (too casual or careless).
Bedeutung
without concern for consequences
Wortverbindungen
blithely ignore
|blithely assume
|blithely dismiss
|blithely deny
|blithely overlook
|blithely continue
|blithely proceed
|blithely unaware
|blithely unconcerned
|blithely confident
Synonyme
nonchalantly (Stresses a cool lack of concern; may be neutral or critical.)
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carelessly (Highlights lack of care or attention.)
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thoughtlessly (Emphasizes not considering others or consequences.)
Antonyme
carefully (With attention and caution.)
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anxiously (With worry and concern about outcomes.)
Themen
judgment
|risk
|communication
|society
Definition
without thinking seriously; not caring about the result
In a way that shows careless or inappropriate lack of worry, attention, or awareness of possible problems or harm.
Grammatik
Grundform
blithely
IPA
GB/blˈaɪθli/
US/blˈaɪθli/
Silben & Betonung
blithely (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (blithely)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: blithely
- Plural: blithelies
Wortfamilie
Forms
blithelies
noun
Core family
blithe
adjective
Advanced or less common
blitheness
noun
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