Where does “blithely” come from?
Blithely derives from Middle English blythely, from Old English blīþelīċe, the adverbial form of blīþe meaning cheerful or kind.
blithely (English): Without care, concern, or consideration; In a...
Definitions
- Without care, concern, or consideration; In a...
Ancestry of “blithely”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | blyþely | — |
| 2 | Old English | blīþelīċe | gladly, blithely |