Blase

Pronunciation: /blɑːˈzeɪ/

Definitions of blase

adjective showing a lack of interest or enthusiasm; unimpressed or indifferent

Example Sentences

A1 She seemed blase about the whole situation.

A2 After traveling the world, he became blase towards tourist attractions.

B1 The wealthy socialite appeared blase at the extravagant party.

B2 Despite his success, he remained blase and unimpressed by his achievements.

C1 Having experienced so much in life, she had become somewhat blase towards new experiences.

C2 The seasoned diplomat was blase in the face of political turmoil.

Examples of blase in a Sentence

formal She appeared rather blase about the news of her promotion.

informal He's so blase about his talents, it's almost annoying.

slang I can't stand how blase she acts all the time.

figurative The artist's work was so unique that it made everything else seem blase in comparison.

Grammatical Forms of blase

• past tense: blased
• plural: blases
• comparative: more blase
• superlative: most blase
• present tense: is blase
• future tense: will be blase
• perfect tense: has been blase
• continuous tense: is being blase
• singular: blase
• positive degree: blase
• infinitive: to be blase
• gerund: being blase
• participle: blasing

Origin and Evolution of blase

First Known Use: 1828 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'blase' originated from the French word 'blasé' which means 'surfeited' or 'tired of pleasures'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is unimpressed or indifferent due to overexposure, the word 'blase' has evolved to also convey a sense of world-weariness or apathy towards life in general.