[blahyth-suhm, blahyth-]
adjective
- lighthearted; merry; cheerful.a blithesome nature
Blithesome means lighthearted, carefree, and cheerful. It describes someone who is noticeably happy and buoyant in spirit.
Example:
- “She had a blithesome personality that made everyone around her feel joyful.”
History:
The word “blithesome” is derived from the word “blithe,” which has Old English origins. “Blithe” comes from the Old English word “blīthe,” meaning “joyous, merry, pleasant, or glad.” Over time, “blithe” evolved to describe someone who is cheerful and carefree. The suffix “-some” was added to “blithe” to create “blithesome,” emphasizing the quality of being blithe or having a blithe nature.
Etymology:
- Old English: blīthe (joyous, merry)
- Middle English: blithe
- Modern English: blithesome (blithe + -some)
The “-some” suffix is an Old English suffix that indicates a quality or tendency. So, “blithesome” literally means “having the quality of being blithe.”