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  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of bemuse.
  • adjective deeply thoughtful; preoccupied
  • adjective perplexed and bewildered

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  • adjective deeply absorbed in thought
  • adjective perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

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Examples

  • But he simply cocked one eyebrow, his expression bemused, and rubbed a hand gingerly over his jaw.

    The Devil Wears Plaid Teresa Medeiros 2010

  • “I needed to use the restroom, so I thought I should buy something,” he replied, his expression bemused.

    The Glass Rainbow James Lee Burke 2010

  • “I needed to use the restroom, so I thought I should buy something,” he replied, his expression bemused.

    The Glass Rainbow James Lee Burke 2010

  • “I needed to use the restroom, so I thought I should buy something,” he replied, his expression bemused.

    The Glass Rainbow James Lee Burke 2010

  • “I needed to use the restroom, so I thought I should buy something,” he replied, his expression bemused.

    The Glass Rainbow James Lee Burke 2010

  • Sometimes I think this is all a dream. * shakes head in bemused fashion*

    It Would Be Hilarious If It Wan't Serious Laban 2006

  • The driver examined the surreal scene with an expression of bemused wonder.

    Flash Jayne Ann Krentz 1998

  • The driver examined the surreal scene with an expression of bemused wonder.

    Flash Jayne Ann Krentz 1998

  • The driver examined the surreal scene with an expression of bemused wonder.

    Flash Jayne Ann Krentz 1998

  • Chavvorth blew out the candle, his expression bemused, and put it down.

    Zeta Exchange A Terran Empire story Ann Wilson

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