Sentence examples for bemuse from inspiring English sources
The word 'bemuse' is correct and commonly used in written English
It means to cause someone to be confused or puzzled, often in a humorous or slightly irritating way. Example: The comedian's offbeat jokes never failed to bemuse the audience, leaving them unsure whether to laugh or scratch their heads in confusion.
verb
To confuse or bewilder.
Listening to a Powell speech could be a fascinating, benumbing experience he would use headlines to dazzle, plain words to bemuse.
Britain's prime minister was there this week and America's secretary of state was due to appear on October 12th.That anxieties are running so high will bemuse many observers who had assumed that Northern Ireland's "Troubles" were ancient history.
This might bemuse observers: why would a bank buy a loan rather than issue it itself?
Rows over memorials and commemorations, laced with conspiracy theories (Mr Kaczynski hints at foul play and a cover-up) enthuse some voters, but bemuse or repel others.
But does vinous verbiage serve any purpose other than to bemuse run-of-the-mill wine drinkers?
World population increased by more than 18% during the period, but world GDP per head a proxy for living standards rose by nearly 40% on a PPP basis, at an annual average rate of 2.5%.Progress on povertyEconomic statistics bemuse and baffle in equal measure.
Neutral observers with experience of covering her were also left bemused.
In those early days, bemused local drinkers rubbed shoulders with revelling now-generation teens and twenty somethings, bouncing to electroclash or rousing leftfield indie tunes.
However, local resident William Fraser is bemused by Caulfield's assurances that the university already has an officer responsible for liaising with the community on behalf of students.
He met some of the young revolutionaries that led the uprising, as well as bemused locals.
The fans were furious but while at first it seemed a baffling decision and even Marcelo seemed to be bemused by it, it was an eloquent comment on how well Villarreal played; from chasing the match, Madrid recognised the need to conserve it.
