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blij — meaning in English

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English meaning

blithe adj Showing a careless or casual disregard for something serious.
glad adj Pleased or happy about something.
gladden verb To make someone feel happier.
happy adj Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Senses

blij is used for these senses in English:

blithe (chiefly, Scotland, elsewhere, _, dated, or, literary) Cheerful, happy.
glad Pleased; happy; gratified.
gladden (transitive) To cause (something) to become more glad.

blithe — full definition

adj Showing a careless or casual disregard for something serious.
adj Cheerful and carefree; happy in a light, untroubled way.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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