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