blasé

/ˌblɑːˈzeɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌblɑːˈzeɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /blä-ˈzā/ (ame, mw)

blasé — adjective

  • blasépositive
  • blaséercomparative
  • blaséestsuperlative

1. feeling little interest or enthusiasm because something has become too familiar

1.形容詞B2
釋義

feeling little interest or enthusiasm because something has become too familiar or has been experienced too many times, or pretending to feel this way in order to appear cool or experienced

例句

After visiting ten museums in three days, even Mei-Ling felt blasé about ancient pottery.

blasé about + [topic/activity]

The teenagers tried to look blasé when the pop star walked in, but their eyes gave them away.

look blasé — pretend to be indifferent

同義詞
  • jaded

    stronger and more negative; implies exhaustion or cynicism from overindulgence

  • indifferent

    broader — can describe lack of interest for any reason, not just overexposure

  • world-weary

    more poetic and dramatic; suggests deep life experience rather than simple boredom

反義詞

文法句型

blasé about [noun phrase]

grow/become blasé

用法筆記

Often carries a slightly negative or critical tone, suggesting the person should appreciate what they have. The 'pretending to be indifferent' meaning is common among teenagers and young adults.

常見錯誤

❌I am blasé about this movie' (when you simply didn't like it once).
✅I am blasé about this movie' (when you have seen it many times and it no longer excites you).
💡blasé requires a history of overexposure, not a one-time opinion.
❌She felt blasé of the restaurant.
✅She felt blasé about the restaurant.
💡the correct preposition is 'about', not 'of'.

2. having the calm, confident manner of someone who has seen much of the world and

2.形容詞C1
釋義

having the calm, confident manner of someone who has seen much of the world and is no longer easily surprised or impressed by ordinary things

例句

With his tailored suit and calm smile, Henrik had an air of blasé sophistication.

blasé sophistication (noun collocation)

The blasé way she discussed fine wines made the other guests assume she was a professional sommelier.

blasé + noun (way, manner, attitude)

同義詞
  • sophisticated

    broader and more positive; focuses on refined taste rather than cynical calm

  • worldly

    similar but more neutral; emphasizes broad experience without the jaded edge

  • urbane

    focuses on polished manners and city-bred confidence

反義詞
  • naive

    lacking experience of the world; easily impressed

  • innocent

    unfamiliar with the less pleasant sides of life

文法句型

blasé + noun (attributive)

blasé about [topic] (predicative)