blasé

variants also blase

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective blasé differ from other similar words?

The words sophisticated and worldly-wise are common synonyms of blasé. While all three words mean "experienced in the ways of the world," 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

When is it sensible to use sophisticated instead of blasé?

The meanings of sophisticated and blasé largely overlap; however, sophisticated often implies refinement, urbanity, cleverness, and cultivation.

guests at her salon were usually rich and sophisticated

When might worldly-wise be a better fit than blasé?

While the synonyms worldly-wise and blasé are close in meaning, 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blasé
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, the rest of his look was rather, well, nonchalant.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Despite its hefty price tag, Chalamet styled the piece in a nonchalant way, pairing it with a leather jacket, sweatpants, and a cool pair of tan sneakers.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Meredith is disgusted and returns her and her mother’s Harper Avery awards.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Swift responded with a disgusted look on her face.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The opt-out process escalates the company’s cavalier approach to intellectual property rights, potentially setting up a legal battle between Hollywood’s biggest studios and the AI start-up.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
  • However, some developers have gotten cavalier with what constitutes a remake — with Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us series being a prime example.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • In March, Goldberg grew annoyed after Teta teed up the show's theme music to play her off.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Another issue that cropped up frequently last season also left Lee a tad annoyed.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.
    Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Overdyes help tell Maritaş’ light and breezy S/S ’27 story.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Simpson allegedly became irritated that Hampton didn't thank her for holding the door open, triggering an argument.
    Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Why Deeper Complexions Need an Adapted Playbook Darker skin has more melanin—and more risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation when irritated.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Yankee Stadium released exasperated groans as New York fell to Toronto’s rotating relievers and the Yankees’ bats faltered in late-inning opportunities.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Following his role as Kat, Joey and Patrick's exasperated English teacher, Daryl Mitchell went on to play Leo Michaels on Veronica's Closet until 2000.
    Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The story centered on Mare Sheehan, a world-weary detective sergeant in the fictional suburb of Easttown, Pennsylvania investigating the murder of a young mother.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • His narration is a constant pleasure — mournful, wry, and suffused with a world-weary poetry.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Blasé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blas%C3%A9. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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