In a cheerful manner.
ETYM From Gay.
In a gay manner.
In a jovial manner.
Gleefully, merrily
Optimistically, hopefully; confidently, certainly
In a peacefully serene manner.
ETYM AS. blîthe blithe, kind; akin to Goth. bleiths kind, Icel. blîthr mild, gentle, Dan. and Swed. blid gentle, Dutch blijd blithe, Old High Germ. blîdi kind, blithe.
1. Carefree and happy and lighthearted; SYN. blithesome, lighthearted, lightsome.
2. Lacking or showing a lack of due concern.
ETYM Old Eng. briht, AS. beorht, briht; akin to OS. berht, Old High Germ. beraht, Icel. bjartr, Goth. baírhts.
1. Abounding with sunlight; SYN. shining, shiny, sunshiny, sunny.
2. Emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts.
3. Made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; SYN. burnished, lustrous, shining, shiny.
4. Clear and sharp and ringing; SYN. brilliant.
5. Characterized by quickness and ease in learning; SYN. smart.
6. Full or promise; SYN. promising.
7. Having lots of light either natural or artificial.
8. Having striking color; SYN. brilliant, vivid.
9. Characterized by happiness or gladness.
10. Splendid.
1. Being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits.
2. Pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic; SYN. pollyannaish, upbeat.
Bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer; SYN. gay, sunny.
1. Free from flaw or blemish or impurity
2. Affording free passage or view; SYN. free, open.
3. Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible; SYN. clean-cut, clear-cut.
4. Clear to the mind
5. Easily deciphered; SYN. decipherable, readable.
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6. Characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts; especially e.g. guilt
7. Characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving; SYN. percipient.
8. (Meteorology) Free from clouds or mist or haze
9. Of complexion; without such blemishes as e.g. acne
10. Free from confusion or doubt
11. Free from cloudiness; allowing light to pass through
12. (Especially of a title) Unencumbered, in a legal sense; SYN. unmortgaged.
13. Clear of charges or deductions
14. Free from contact or proximity or connection
1. Full of or showing high-spirited merriment; SYN. jocund, jolly, jovial, merry, mirthful.
2. Given to social pleasures often including dissipation.
3. Homosexual or arousing homosexual desires; SYN. queer, homophile.
ETYM French, from Latin Jovialis pertaining to Jove. The planet Jupiter was thought to make those born under it joyful or jovial. Related to Jove.
1. Full of good cheer and humor.
2. Pertaining to the planet Jupiter.
ETYM Latin serenus to grow dry.
1. Calm and peaceful.
2. Completely clear and fine.