Amused vs. bemused

What does amused mean?

Amused is an adjective which means finding something funny or entertaining.

For example:

·      I was amused by her response.

What does bemused mean?

Bemused is an adjective which means to be puzzled, confused or bewildered.

For example:

·      Her response left us all bemused.

What’s the difference between amused and bemused?

Amused means to find something funny while bemused means to be puzzled or bewildered.

For example:

·      I was bemused by her apparently amusing joke.