bewilderingly
|be-wil-der-ing-ly|
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/bɪˈwɪldərɪŋli/
(bewilder)
confuse thoroughly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bewilder' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bewilderen,' where 'be-' meant 'thoroughly' and 'wilder' meant 'to lead astray.'
Historical Evolution
'bewilderen' transformed into the modern English word 'bewilder' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead astray or confuse,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that causes confusion or perplexity.
The instructions were bewilderingly complex.
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Last updated: 2025/03/08 21:53