blase
AdjectiveUS[bleyz]/bleɪz/1 syllable
Open English WordNet
Adjective (3)
- 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”Synonyms: worldlyOpposite naifSimilar sophisticated
- uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence“his blase indifference”“a petulant blase air”“the bored gaze of the successful film star”Synonyms: boredOpposite interestedSimilar uninterested
- nonchalantly unconcerned“a blase attitude about housecleaning”Opposite concernedSimilar unconcerned
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Bla·sé′ (blȧ-zā′), adjective
Origin: 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. [ + ]
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.
3. uninterested and attaching little importance; — of attitudes toward duties. a blase attitude about housecleaning Syn. — unconcerned.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: WordNet 1.5