slovo | definícia |
Blas'e (gcide) | Blas'e \Bla*s['e]"\ (bl[.a]*z[asl]"), 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] |
| podobné slovo | definícia |
Blas'e (gcide) | Blas'e \Bla*s['e]"\ (bl[.a]*z[asl]"), 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] |
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