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blithesome

adjective

ˈblīth-səm How to pronounce blithesome (audio)
Definition of blithesomenext
1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition a blithesome girl who never seems to be sad or angry

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2
as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor a blithesome and silly joke among old friends

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  1. cheerful
  2. merry
  3. bright
  4. jolly
  5. optimistic
  6. festive
Adjective
  • The silverware and crisp cotton napkins are paired with cheerful local ceramic tableware.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Though the small living movement is trending toward larger and more luxurious homes in general, there are still cheap and cheerful tiny houses out there.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • This is a place where adults make the pilgrimage to the legendary Pinto Ron and Pizza Pete tailgate spot in the Hammer Lot where Pinto Ron's team of merry pranksters pour shots of liquor into a bowling ball finger hole.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The hotel itself is staffed by a small but merry cadre of Lost Boys whose endearing mix of irreverence and can-doism gives the hotel its cool, devil-may-care personality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of merry
Adjective
  • The Full Moon in your sign puts your identity, desires, and personal direction under a bright light, making old compromises harder to maintain automatically.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Alternatively, brighter whites and traditionally summery pieces can instantly feel autumnal when paired with moodier shades like maroon and olive green.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of bright
Adjective
  • The track opens with a sprinkle of piano before morphing into a jolly celebration that’s really going to hit this holiday season.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Both his suggestion and the jolly appreciation seem out of tune with the situation ‘far from home’, which may be a military manoeuvre involving mock battles and bayonet practice, or a preparation for actual combat.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of jolly
Adjective
  • And while the PitchBook offers a broadly bullish outlook for Kalshi, that calculation is based on a reading of the legal tea leaves that some may view as optimistic.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Despite mixed reviews, Dodge remains optimistic about the Charger’s potential to disrupt the market.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • Filling porch and patio planters with fall-blooming annuals and festive foliage plants is an easy way to add color to your space and curb appeal to your home.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Other events to attend include CULTURA Fiesta Latina held every September to celebrate Latin culture through food, music, dance, and programming and the Christkindl Markt, which brings a festive European-style market to to town.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of festive
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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