(adj) very sophisticated especially because of surfeit; versed in the ways of the world, Syn. worldly, Example:the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond'; the benefits of his worldly wisdom
(adj) uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence, Syn. bored, Example:his blase indifference; a petulant blase air; the bored gaze of the successful film star
‖a. [ F., p. p. of blaser. ] 1. Having the sensibilities deadened by excess or frequency of enjoyment; sated or surfeited with pleasure; uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence; used up. Syn. -- bored. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]
2. very sophisticated; versed in the ways of the world. the blase traveler refers to the ocean he has crossed as `the pond' Syn. -- knowing, worldly. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
3. uninterested and attaching little importance; -- of attitudes toward duties. a blase attitude about housecleaning Syn. -- unconcerned. [ WordNet 1.5 ]