Bemuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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bemuse

 

[ bษชหˆmjuหz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

state of confusion

To bemuse means to confuse or bewilder someone. It often implies a sense of puzzlement and can lead to a state where the person is unsure how to react. This word conveys the idea that something is not only confusing but also somewhat amusing or entertaining in its confusion. It is often used in context to describe situations where a person struggles to understand something that should be clear.

Synonyms

bewilder, confound, perplex

Examples of usage

  • The magician's tricks bemused the audience.
  • Her explanation only served to bemuse the students further.
  • He was bemused by the unexpected turn of events.

Translations

Translations of the word "bemuse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confundir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค‚เคคเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verwirren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bingung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัƒั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdezorientowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘ใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉrouter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confundir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaลŸฤฑrtmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ๋ž€์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุฑุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmiat

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ฐๆƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmediti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rugla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัˆั–ะบั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confundir

Etymology

The word 'bemuse' originates from the prefix 'be-' plus the noun 'muse' which dates back to the late 19th century. The prefix 'be-' typically means 'to cause to be' or 'to affect in a certain way'. 'Muse' has its roots in the Greek mythological Muses, who were goddesses of inspiration and the arts. Historically, 'muse' suggests a state of thoughtful contemplation or reverieโ€”an idea that ties into the concept of being absorbed in thought. By combining these elements, 'bemuse' encapsulates the experience of being put into a state of perplexity or deep thought, often suggesting that the experience is somewhat disconcerting or amusing. It reflects an evolution in the English language where derivatives of original words morph in meaning while retaining a connection to their etymological roots.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,005, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.