bemused

[ bih-myoozd ]
/ bɪˈmyuzd /

adjective

bewildered or confused: a bemused expression on his face.
lost in thought; preoccupied.
mildly amused, especially in a detached way.

Origin of bemused

First recorded in 1695–1705; bemuse + -ed2

usage note for bemused

See bemuse.

OTHER WORDS FROM bemused

be·mus·ed·ly [bih-myoo-zid-lee] /bɪˈmyu zɪd li/, adverb un·be·mused, adjective

Words nearby bemused

bemire, bemoan, bemock, bemuddle, bemuse, bemused, ben, ben bella, ben day process, ben hur, ben lomond

Example sentences from the Web for bemusedly

  • “But I wanted you to read it,” Gusterson said bemusedly, staring.

    The Creature from Cleveland Depths |Fritz Reuter Leiber

  • Dasinger happened to be bemusedly studying her face once more when she opened her eyes and gazed up at him.

    The Star Hyacinths |James H. Schmitz

British Dictionary definitions for bemusedly

bemused
/ (bɪˈmjuːzd) /

adjective

preoccupied; lost in thought

Derived forms of bemused

bemusedly (bɪˈmjuːzɪdlɪ), adverb