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Blithe vs Lighthearted - What's the difference?

blithe | lighthearted | Synonyms |

Blithe is a synonym of lighthearted.


As adjectives the difference between blithe and lighthearted

is that blithe is (dated or literary) happy, cheerful while lighthearted is joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive not depressed or sad.

blithe

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (dated or literary) Happy, cheerful.
  • Indifferent, careless, showing a lack of concern.
    • She had a blithe disregard of cultures outside the United States.

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    lighthearted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive. Not depressed or sad.
    • The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.
  • Enjoyable lack of seriousness, not grave.
    • His lighthearted banjo was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.