blithely
gb/blˈaɪθli/ us/blˈaɪθli/
C1
Engelska
vidáman, gondtalanul, könnyelműen, felelőtlenül
C1
1
vidáman
A2
gondtalanul
B1
Användningsmönster:
[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.
Exempel för inlärare
She spoke blithely.
Vidáman beszélt.
He walked blithely down the street.
Vidáman sétált végig az utcán.
Vanligt misstag:
Do not confuse with "blindly" (without seeing/knowing). "Blithely" is about being cheerful or unconcerned.
Betydelse
in a cheerful, light way
Ordkombinationer
blithely happy
|blithely cheerful
|blithely smiling
|blithely whistling
|blithely chatting
|blithely singing
|blithely strolling
|blithely optimistic
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
gloomily (Opposite mood: sad or pessimistic.)
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solemnly (Opposite tone: serious and formal.)
Teman
emotions
|communication
|daily_life
Definition
in a happy and carefree way
In a cheerful, lighthearted, and carefree manner.
C1
2
könnyelműen
B2
felelőtlenül
B2
Användningsmönster:
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.
Exempel för inlärare
Don't blithely ignore the rules.
Ne hagyd könnyelműen figyelmen kívül a szabályokat.
He blithely assumed it was easy.
Könnyelműen feltételezte, hogy könnyű lesz.
Vanligt misstag:
Because it can sound positive, learners may miss the criticism; in this sense it often implies disapproval (too casual or careless).
Betydelse
without concern for consequences
Ordkombinationer
blithely ignore
|blithely assume
|blithely dismiss
|blithely deny
|blithely overlook
|blithely continue
|blithely proceed
|blithely unaware
|blithely unconcerned
|blithely confident
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
carefully (With attention and caution.)
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anxiously (With worry and concern about outcomes.)
Teman
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/
Stavelser och betoning
blithely (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (blithely)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: blithely
- Plural: blithelies
Ordfamilj
Forms
blithelies
noun
Core family
blithe
adjective
Advanced or less common
blitheness
noun
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