HyperDic: bemused

English > 2 senses of the word bemused:
ADJECTIVEallbemused, lost, preoccupieddeeply absorbed in thought
allbemused, baffled, befuddled, bewildered, confounded, confused, lost, mazed, mixed-up, at seaperplexed by many conflicting situations or statements
bemused > pronunciation
Soundsbihmyuw'zd
Rhymesabused ... used: 12 rhymes with uwzd...
English > bemused: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningDeeply absorbed in thought.
Example"as distant and bemused as a professor listening to the prattling of his freshman class"
Synonymslost, preoccupied
BroaderthoughtfulExhibiting or characterized by careful thought
Spanishabsorto, despistada, despistado, distraída, ensimismado
English > bemused: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningperplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment.
Example"obviously bemused by his questions"
Synonymsbaffled, befuddled, bewildered, confounded, confused, lost, mazed, mixed-up, at sea
BroaderperplexedFull of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
Spanishconfusa, confuso, desconcertada, desconcertado, estupefacta, estupefacto, extrañada, extrañado, perpleja, perplejo, sorprendida, sorprendido

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