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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (3)

1. very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world;
- Example: "the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond'"
- Example: "the benefits of his worldly wisdom"
[syn: blase, worldly]

2. uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence;
- Example: "his blase indifference"
- Example: "a petulant blase air"
- Example: "the bored gaze of the successful film star"
[syn: blase, bored]

3. nonchalantly unconcerned;
- Example: "a blase attitude about housecleaning"


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Blas'e \Bla*s['e]"\ (bl[.a]*z[asl]"), a. [F., p. p. of blaser.] 1. Having the sensibilities deadened by excess or frequency of enjoyment; sated or surfeited with pleasure; uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; used up. Syn: bored. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5] 2. very sophisticated; versed in the ways of the world. the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond' Syn: knowing, worldly. [WordNet 1.5] 3. uninterested and attaching little importance; -- of attitudes toward duties. a blase attitude about housecleaning Syn: unconcerned. [WordNet 1.5]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

blase adj 1: very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world; "the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond'"; "the benefits of his worldly wisdom" [syn: blase, worldly] 2: uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; "his blase indifference"; "a petulant blase air"; "the bored gaze of the successful film star" [syn: blase, bored] 3: nonchalantly unconcerned; "a blase attitude about housecleaning"