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Blithely vs Jolly - What's the difference?

blithely | jolly |

As an adverb blithely

is without care, concern, or consideration.

As a proper noun jolly is

(female).

blithely

English

Adverb

(-)
  • Without care, concern, or consideration.
    • As the bombs fell on the city, the woman blithely continued with her chores.
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  • In a joyful, carefree manner.
  • (obsolete) In a kind manner.

    • Synonyms

    * (without care or concern) carelessly, indifferently * (in a joyful manner) gladly, joyfully, merrily

    Related terms

    * blithe * blitheful * blithefully * blitheness * blithesome

    jolly

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Full of high and merry spirits; jovial.

    • Noun

    (jollies)
  • (British) a pleasure trip or excursion

    • Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (British, dated) very, extremely

    • Derived terms

    * jolly well

    Verb

  • To amuse or divert.

    • Derived terms

    * jolly someone along

    References

    * JOLLY in the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica, vol. 15, p. 495. English degree adverbs ----