单词 | blase |
释义 | blase (once / 22717 pages) adj If the thrill is gone, you are blasé. If you yawn on a roller coaster, then maybe you've had one too many rides. The adjective blase (most often spelled blasé), describes someone who is bored with the pleasures of life because of frequent indulgence or exposure. When asked what she thought of the award ceremony, the actress yawned and replied, "It was blasé. It was just like the last 15 award ceremonies I had attended." WORD FAMILYblase USAGE EXAMPLESChicago’s Cardinal Blase Cupich brought up the issue at a 5 a.m. Washington Times(Dec 13, 2016) With the exception of one man who glares at it, everyone is totally blase. The Guardian(Dec 04, 2016) He relished being matey with the ultras and was seemingly blase about their darker dealings. The Guardian(Dec 01, 2016) 1adj nonchalantly unconcerned a blase attitude about housecleaning Syn unconcerned lacking in interest or care or feeling 2adj uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence his blase indifference a petulant blase air Syn bored uninterested not having or showing interest 3adj very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond' Syn worldly sophisticated having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire |
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