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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
  • Another cheerful Minervois scintillator that is balanced with bright fruit, subtle tannins and vats of joyous acidity.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Buchholz remained cheerful throughout the event, saying there is nothing to complain about when a party doubles its support.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Tristan’s on pigeon patrol, and a merry Christmas to all.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Tori Spelling's daughter didn't have the merriest of Christmases last year.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • At night, many of these fishing vessels turn on bright lights to lure squid to the surface, where they are harvested using a large net.
    Avery Schmitz, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
  • That’s exactly what happens, but our eyes (which are not blessed with high dynamic range) see a bright side of the moon and an almost black side as Earth’s shadow travels across it.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The same jolly collection also returns to the Top Streaming Albums chart for another year.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Winter break is a jolly time of the year for many children.
    Holly Garcia, Parents, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Perfect for wrapping around banisters, windows or outdoor trees, these lights bring a warm, festive touch to any haunted house setup.
    Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Children traditionally receive new clothes, money, or gifts from family and friends, adding to the festive spirit.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Blithesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blithesome. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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