What does bemused mean?
Bemused means simple past and past participle of bemuse.
Bemused
/bɪˈmjuːzd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of bemuse.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of bemuse
- deeply thoughtful; preoccupied
- perplexed and bewildered
Example Sentences
That left Bradly as bemused as ever, for it posed another incomprehensibility: Why had Podson walked here?
Synonyms for bemused
Antonyms for bemused
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bemused
- most bemused
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bemused?
Common synonyms include perplexed, bewildered, baffled, befuddled.
What is the opposite of bemused?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bemused in a sentence?
That left Bradly as bemused as ever, for it posed another incomprehensibility: Why had Podson walked here?
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