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adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

blindly

BLYND-lee

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Blindly (adv) means Without being able to see; using senses other than sight. Example: “He groped blindly for the light switch in the dark room.”

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1

Without being able to see; using senses other than sight.

"He groped blindly for the light switch in the dark room."

2

Without thinking carefully or questioning what is happening.

"She blindly followed her manager's instructions, even when they made no sense."

How to use blindly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWithout seeing, or — more often in everyday use — without questioning or thinking things through.

Common pairings

blindly follow blindly trust grope blindly blindly obey

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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”.

Word forms

Comparative: more blindly
Superlative: most blindly

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Etymology

Formed from "blind" plus the adverb ending "-ly," which turns the adjective into a description of how something is done.

Rhymes for blindly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blindly” mean?

The word “blindly” means without being able to see; using senses other than sight. In plain terms, without seeing, or — more often in everyday use — without questioning or thinking things through.

How do you pronounce “blindly”?

“Blindly” is pronounced BLYND-lee (/ˈblaɪndli/ in IPA).

How do you use “blindly” in a sentence?

Here is “blindly” used in a sentence: “He groped blindly for the light switch in the dark room.”

What part of speech is “blindly”?

“Blindly” is an adverb.

Is “blindly” a common word?

“Blindly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “blindly” have?

“Blindly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: without being able to see; using senses other than sight.