HyperDic: blase

English > 3 senses of the word blase:
ADJECTIVEallblase, worldlyvery sophisticated especially because of surfeit
allblase, boreduninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence
allblasenonchalantly unconcerned
blase > pronunciation
Soundsbley'z
Rhymesablaze ... ways: 57 rhymes with eyz...
English > blase: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningVery 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'"
Synonymworldly
BroadersophisticatedHaving or appealing to those having worldly / worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
English > blase: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaninguninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence.
Examples
  • "his blase indifference"
  • "a petulant blase air"
Synonymbored
Broaderuninterestednot having or showing interest
Spanishaburrido, hastiado, indiferente
English > blase: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningnonchalantly unconcerned.
Example"a blase attitude about housecleaning"
Broaderunconcernedlacking in interest or care or feeling
Spanishhastiado, indiferente

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