Cursory vs Blithely - What's the difference?
cursory | blithely |
hasty; superficial; careless
(obsolete) Running about; not stationary.
Without care, concern, or consideration.
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In a joyful, carefree manner.
(obsolete) In a kind manner.
In obsolete terms the difference between cursory and blithely
is that cursory is running about; not stationary while blithely is in a kind manner.As an adjective cursory
is hasty; superficial; careless.As an adverb blithely is
without care, concern, or consideration.cursory
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Most junk mail requires only a cursory glance.
Derived terms
* cursorily * cursorinessSee also
* cursorblithely
English
Adverb
(-)- As the bombs fell on the city, the woman blithely continued with her chores.
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