Bemused

Pronunciation: /bɪˈmjuːzd/

Definitions of bemused

adjective Bemused is an adjective that describes someone who is puzzled, confused, or lost in thought.

Example Sentences

A1 I was bemused by the magician's tricks.

A2 She looked bemused when I asked her to repeat the instructions.

B1 The new employee seemed bemused by the company's complex procedures.

B2 The professor's lecture left the students bemused and intrigued.

C1 The novel's ambiguous ending left readers bemused and wanting more.

C2 The artist's abstract paintings often leave viewers bemused but fascinated.

Examples of bemused in a Sentence

formal The professor looked bemused by the student's unconventional answer.

informal I was bemused by the strange behavior of my neighbor's cat.

slang She was totally bemused by the plot twist in the movie.

figurative His bemused expression told me he was lost in thought.

Grammatical Forms of bemused

• past tense: bemused
• plural: bemused
• comparative: more bemused
• superlative: most bemused
• present tense: bemuses
• future tense: will be bemusing
• perfect tense: have been bemused
• continuous tense: is being bemused
• singular: bemused
• positive degree: bemused
• infinitive: to bemuse
• gerund: bemusing
• participle: bemused

Origin and Evolution of bemused

First Known Use: 1735 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'bemused' originated from the combination of the prefix 'be-' meaning thoroughly or completely, and the word 'muse' meaning to think or ponder.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'bemused' meant to be preoccupied or lost in thought. Over time, the meaning shifted to being confused or bewildered, which is the more common usage today.