blithely
gb/blˈaɪθli/ us/blˈaɪθli/
C1
Engels
vidáman, gondtalanul, könnyelműen, felelőtlenül
C1
1
vidáman
A2
gondtalanul
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She spoke blithely.
Vidáman beszélt.
He walked blithely down the street.
Vidáman sétált végig az utcán.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse with "blindly" (without seeing/knowing). "Blithely" is about being cheerful or unconcerned.
Betekenis
in a cheerful, light way
Woordcombinaties
blithely happy
|blithely cheerful
|blithely smiling
|blithely whistling
|blithely chatting
|blithely singing
|blithely strolling
|blithely optimistic
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
gloomily (Opposite mood: sad or pessimistic.)
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solemnly (Opposite tone: serious and formal.)
Thema's
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Definitie
in a happy and carefree way
In a cheerful, lighthearted, and carefree manner.
C1
2
könnyelműen
B2
felelőtlenül
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Don't blithely ignore the rules.
Ne hagyd könnyelműen figyelmen kívül a szabályokat.
He blithely assumed it was easy.
Könnyelműen feltételezte, hogy könnyű lesz.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Because it can sound positive, learners may miss the criticism; in this sense it often implies disapproval (too casual or careless).
Betekenis
without concern for consequences
Woordcombinaties
blithely ignore
|blithely assume
|blithely dismiss
|blithely deny
|blithely overlook
|blithely continue
|blithely proceed
|blithely unaware
|blithely unconcerned
|blithely confident
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
carefully (With attention and caution.)
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anxiously (With worry and concern about outcomes.)
Thema's
judgment
|risk
|communication
|society
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
blithely
IPA
GB/blˈaɪθli/
US/blˈaɪθli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
blithely (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (blithely)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: blithely
- Plural: blithelies
Woordfamilie
Forms
blithelies
noun
Core family
blithe
adjective
Advanced or less common
blitheness
noun
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