'Blas'e' definitions:

Definition of 'Blas'e'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]