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Nimble vs Blithe - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between nimble and blithe

is that nimble is quick and light in movement or action while blithe is dated or literary Happy, cheerful.

nimble

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Quick and light in movement or action.
    • He was too nimble for the assailant and easily escaped his grasp.
  • Quick-witted and alert.
    • She has a nimble mind and can improvise in any situation.

    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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