blase
pronunciation
How to pronounce blase in British English:
UK [ˈblɑ:zeɪ]
How to pronounce blase in American English:
US [blɑˈzeɪ]
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- Adjective:
- very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world
- uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence
- nonchalantly unconcerned
Word Origin
- blase (adj.)
- "bored from overindulgence," 1819, from French blasé, past participle of blaser "to satiate" (17c.), which is of unknown origin. Perhaps from Dutch blazen "to blow" (related to English blast), with a sense of "puffed up under the effects of drinking."
- blase
- see blasé.
Example
- 1. The film star is blase about endless flattery now .
- 2. She was very blase about it all .
- 3. The drinkers also seem more blase than ever about the consequences .
- 4. The pop star is blase about money now .
- 5. He remained totally blase about the alarming news .