Blas'e

Blas'e
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]


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