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bemusedly

/bɪˈmjuːzɪdli/
be · mused · ly
Adjective:bemused
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• adverb

1

In a puzzled, confused, or bewildered manner.

Example

"He stared bemusedly at the complex assembly instructions spread across the living room floor."

2

In a wryly or mildly amused manner, often accompanied by slight detachment or disbelief.

Example

"She smiled bemusedly as her toddler attempted to put his shoes on his hands."

3

In a dreamy, preoccupied, or absent-minded manner; lost in thought.

Example

"The professor gazed bemusedly out the window while the students packed up their notebooks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Bemusedly' is frequently confused with 'amusedly' due to their phonetic similarity; while 'bemusedly' strictly denotes puzzlement or bewildered distraction, in modern usage it often carries an undertone of wry, slightly detached amusement.

• Rhymes for bemusedly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bemusedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bemusedly
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