blase

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Showing indifference, bored or uninterested, especially after long familiarity.

  - "After living in Paris for years, she became blasé about the city's famous landmarks."
  - "The rich businessman's blasé attitude towards poverty shocked the guests at the charity gala."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

casual , indifferent , jaded , nonchalant , unimpressed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blase
brase , blaze , haze

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Variants

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blase

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Etymology

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From the French word 'blasé' meaning 'disgusted' or 'tired'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blasé' was first used in English literature in the 19th century.

2. In French cuisine, 'blasé' is a term used to describe a dish that has been overcooked or over-seasoned and has lost its flavor.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A state of indifference or lack of emotion, often used interchangeably with 'blasé'.

2. jaded: A synonym for 'blasé', meaning having become disenchanted or indifferent due to over-exposure or long familiarity.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'blasé' has been used to describe characters who have become jaded or indifferent to their surroundings due to long exposure or over-exposure.

How to Memorize "blase"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who has lived in a beautiful place for a long time but no longer finds it exciting or interesting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blasé' with a person who has become indifferent or uninterested due to long exposure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'B' in 'blasé' stands for 'bored' or 'indifferent'.

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