Choose the word from the options which is closest in meaning to the given word: BLITHELY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Cheerfully
Blithely means in a happy, carefree way (it can also mean casually, without worrying about the result). Its synonym is cheerfully.
Example: She walked blithely along the beach, humming a song.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Grimly | in a serious, stern or gloomy way (it is nearly the opposite of blithely) | The doctor shook his head grimly. |
| (2) Hopefully | in a hopeful way, expecting something good (it is about hope, not about a carefree mood) | The puppy looked up hopefully at the food. |
| (3) Cheerfully (answer) | in a happy and bright way (both words describe doing something in a light-hearted, happy mood) | The children cheerfully helped to decorate the hall. |
| (4) Lazily | slowly and without energy or effort | The cat stretched lazily in the sun. |