V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
bemused
adjective
Definition: slightly confused
Synonyms: confused, puzzled, perplexed, thrown, bewildered
Antonyms: clear, composed
Tips: Use bemused to describe someone who is slightly confused.
Usage Examples:
When they first started asking me questions, I have to admit I was a little bemused. (confused, thrown off)
The little baby became bemused by all the adults that entered her house. (slightly confused)
Since it was the first time she attended a party, she had a bemused expression for a moment when a boy asked her to dance. (perplexed, bewildered)
I was bemused when he started to harshly admonish our waiter for taking too long to bring our food. (bewildered, confused)
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