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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithesome
Adjective
  • If possible, insulate and add drywall to the garage, and paint the interiors a bright, cheerful color.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
  • My inbox began to fill with cheerful nudges from Stephen, my editor.
    Big Think, Big Think, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Surprises are part and parcel of a horror movie, but more as jump scares or scary reveals or whatever, not a merry jaunt around another plot thread.
    Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • In the weeks that followed, the secretary also removed every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisory committee, replacing them with a merry band of loyalists and skeptics.
    Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The bright bubblegum-pink design has green sketches of the movie’s most iconic characters, including Glinda, Elphaba, Madame Morrible, and the Cowardly Lion, while gold accents add extra shine to the dishwasher-safe cup.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Now, children laugh and study in the open-air structure, boasting candy-bright paint.
    Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And all are available 24/7 like the jolliest amusement park without a single ride.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Gordon helped transform The Rizzler, a jolly 9-year-old, into this generation’s Shirley Temple.
    Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Jim interviewed Niccol last week and came away optimistic about the company's trajectory in 2026.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Ted is optimistic that this budding romance is the beginning of his Christmas comeback, but his looming holiday bad luck still has a few curveballs in store for him.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The city is a popular spot, especially around Oktoberfest and the festive season, thanks to its renowned Christmas markets.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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