Bemuse: meaning, definitions and examples
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bemuse
[ bษชหmjuหz ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น confundir
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคคเคฟเคค เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช verwirren
๐ฎ๐ฉ bingung
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปััะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zdezorientowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐๆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉrouter
๐ช๐ธ confundir
๐น๐ท ลaลฤฑrtmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๋์ค๋ฝ๊ฒ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฑุจู
๐จ๐ฟ mรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ zmiat
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ zmediti
๐ฎ๐ธ rugla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตััะบัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑลdฤฑrmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 reverieโan 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.