Definition of BLASE

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sophisticated, worldly-wise, blasé mean experienced in the ways of the world. sophisticated often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation. guests at her salon were usually rich and sophisticated worldly-wise suggests a close and practical knowledge of the affairs and manners of society and an inclination toward materialism. a worldly-wise woman with a philosophy of personal independence blasé implies a lack of responsiveness to common joys as a result of a real or affected surfeit of experience and cultivation. blasé travelers who claimed to have been everywhere

Examples of blasé in a Sentence

People get blasé about their hometown.

Recent Examples on the Web Trump voters interviewed this week were almost blase about their president's health scare, describing it as an unavoidable part of his work and travel schedule. — Michelle L. Price And Farnoush Amiri, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020 Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige. — Chandler Rome, Houston Chronicle, 8 July 2018 In their locker room the colors of mildew, chlorine and athlete’s foot (Angrette McCloskey did the spot-on set), Brigham’s Amy initially seems the classic cool kid, all aggressive unconcern peppered with a few blase cruelties. — Lily Janiak, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 2018 In Manzie's opinion, the lack of attendance at Hank Aaron Stadium isn't indicative of a blase fan base. — John Sharp, AL.com, 30 Jan. 2018 And while many Chinese may seem blase, news about the congress is impossible to avoid. — Washington Post, 16 Oct. 2017 About six months pregnant, and off the WTA tour for the rest of this season, Williams was blase about attending a major tournament as a spectator rather than a participant. — Howard Fendrich, The Seattle Times, 31 May 2017 See More

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