Main Entry:

be·muse

Pronunciation:

\bi-ˈmyüz, bē-\

Function:

transitive verb

Date:

1735

1 : to make confused : puzzle, bewilder 2 : to occupy the attention of : distract, absorb 3 : to cause to have feelings of wry or tolerant amusement <seems truly bemused that people beyond his circle in Seattle would be interested in his ruminations — Ruth B. Smith>

— be·mus·ed·ly \-ˈmyü-zəd-lē\ adverb

— be·muse·ment \-ˈmyüz-mənt\ noun