Bemusedly: meaning, definitions and examples
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bemusedly
[ bɪˈmjuːzdli ]
state of mind
In a bemused manner, someone appears puzzled, confused, or lost in thought, often due to unexpected circumstances. This word conveys a sense of bewilderment with a touch of humor or irony.
Synonyms
bewilderedly, confusedly, puzzledly.
Examples of usage
- She looked bemusedly at the complex instructions.
- He chuckled bemusedly at his friend's odd behavior.
- The audience bemusedly watched the surreal performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "bemusedly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 confusamente
🇮🇳 भ्रमित होकर
🇩🇪 verwirrt
🇮🇩 bingung
🇺🇦 замислено
🇵🇱 zdezorientowany
🇯🇵 戸惑って
🇫🇷 déconcerté
🇪🇸 desconcertado
🇹🇷 şaşkın bir şekilde
🇰🇷 혼란스러운
🇸🇦 مرتبك
🇨🇿 zmateně
🇸🇰 zmätene
🇨🇳 困惑地
🇸🇮 zmedeno
🇮🇸 ruglaður
🇰🇿 шатасқан
🇬🇪 აბუჩადმყოფი
🇦🇿 təəccüblə
🇲🇽 confundido
Etymology
The word 'bemused' is derived from the prefix 'be-', which forms a verb from the noun 'muse'. In Middle French, 'muser' meant to put into a muse or lose oneself in thought. This combination evolved into 'bemuse', meaning to confuse or bewilder, and became commonly used in English around the early 20th century. The 'ly' suffix turns the adjective into an adverb. While the initial usage conveyed a sense of confusion, over time it has also taken on a tone of amused bewilderment, depicting a more lighthearted form of perplexity.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,218, 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.