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blase

US/ˈbleɪz/ uncommon

adjective

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”
  • “";”
Synonyms
2.

uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence

  • “his blase indifference”
  • “a petulent blase air”
  • “the bored gaze of the successful film star”
Synonyms
3.

nonchalantly unconcerned

  • “a blase attitude about housecleaning”

Origin

A rather rare spelling variant of Blaise, from Latin Blasius.

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