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BLASE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does blase mean?
• BLASE (adjective)
The adjective BLASE has 3 senses:
1. very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
2. uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence
3. nonchalantly unconcerned
Familiarity information: BLASE used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
Synonyms:
blase; worldly
Context example:
the benefits of his worldly wisdom
Similar:
sophisticated (having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence
Synonyms:
blase; bored
Context example:
the bored gaze of the successful film star
Similar:
uninterested (not having or showing interest)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Nonchalantly unconcerned
Context example:
a blase attitude about housecleaning
Similar:
unconcerned (lacking in interest or care or feeling)
Context examples
She didn't like the new tone, for though not blase, it sounded indifferent in spite of the look.
(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)
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