Select the most similar meaning of “blithe” from the given options:

Correct answer: Carefree. Blithe means cheerful and carefree.

Background: “Blithe” often describes someone who shows no concern.

• Dolorous: “Dolorous” means sorrowful.
• Desolate: “Desolate” means empty or bleak.
• Morose: “Morose” means gloomy.

Did you know? Noël Coward’s famous play is called Blithe Spirit.

Memory trick: Blithe = light-hearted.