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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor a blithesome and silly joke among old friends

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blithesome
Adjective
  • More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • So where do locals and visitors in-the-know gather to eat, drink and be merry?
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Throw on wide-leg jeans and a button-down, slip these on, and be on your merry way.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Known for its bright colors and vivid patterns, the store specializes in women’s clothes fit for a resort or a vacation to a tropical island.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • Today, however, Kendall was spotted doing a little shopping at the Chloé store with some friends, and her choice of a bright red minidress brought back one of the biggest trends of summer 2023: Tomato girl summer.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Crosby released a number of tunes throughout his career that were made perfectly for the jolliest time of the year, and his wins are still coming his way, even decades after his passing.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of its usual jolly cartoons, the channel began broadcasting footage of Russian military parades accompanied by music of the Russian nationalist singer Oleg Gazmanov.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.
    Kristin Auble, Vogue, 10 July 2025
  • Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Independence Day picnic itself was a festive affair, featuring remarks from President Trump and a B-2 bomber flyover as part of the celebrations.
    WWD Staff, Footwear News, 5 July 2025
  • As Americans prepare to celebrate July 4, businesses are using the holiday to attract customers with festive discounts and bonus offers.
    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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