CEFR B2

bemused

adjective

Meaning

Puzzled, confused, or bewildered, often with a hint of amusement.

Examples

She gave a bemused smile when her cat did something silly.
The audience was bemused by the surreal performance.

Synonyms: puzzled, confused, bewildered, perplexed

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bemused (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /bɪˈmjuːzd/

Definition

Puzzled, confused, or bewildered, often with a hint of amusement.

Examples

She gave a bemused smile when her cat did something silly.
The audience was bemused by the surreal performance.
He was bemused by the sudden change in plans.

Synonyms of bemused

Words with a similar meaning to bemused:

puzzled
confused
bewildered
perplexed

Antonyms of bemused

Words with the opposite meaning to bemused:

clear
certain
understanding

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