blithely

/ˈblaɪðli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈblaɪðli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈblīth-lē, ˈblīt͟h-/ (ame, mw)

blithely — adverb

1. with an easy, cheerful attitude that suggests someone is not taking a real risk,

1.副詞C1
釋義

with an easy, cheerful attitude that suggests someone is not taking a real risk, duty, or warning seriously.

例句

Tomás blithely signed the loan papers without reading the small print.

blithely + verb showing careless agreement

Sana blithely told the doctor she had ignored the chest pain.

speaker treats a serious health risk too lightly

同義詞
  • carelessly

    stresses lack of care more than cheerful tone

  • casually

    more neutral and everyday; often less critical

  • heedlessly

    stronger and more literary, with sharper focus on danger

  • lightheartedly

    keeps the cheerful tone but may lack the idea of neglect

反義詞
  • carefully

    shows deliberate care and attention

  • cautiously

    shows awareness of possible danger

  • anxiously

    shows visible worry instead of easy confidence

文法句型

blithely + verb

blithely + ignore/assume/continue

blithely + speak about a serious problem

用法筆記

Usually carries criticism: the speaker thinks more care or concern was needed. Common with verbs such as ignore, assume, dismiss, promise, or continue.

常見錯誤

❌She smiled blithely at the birthday party.
✅She smiled cheerfully at the birthday party.
💡'blithely' usually suggests careless lack of concern, not simple happiness.