Bemused is not incorrect to use at all. In fact, it makes much more sense than imagining 'amused line deliveries.'
Also, even if it was the wrong word, pointing it our is both pointless and makes you look like an asshat. I know it's the internet, but seriously people, learn some social graces.
His "confused" line deliveries? Right after saying "smirk"? Ok, but it still strikes me as wrong. Maybe he meant "confused" line deliveries.
I'm not sure why noting it is pointless if it's to prevent a mistake later. Obviously, he's the books editor -- I'm not jumping on someone's usage in a comment thread. If there was a private way to point it out, I would have. It's a word that gets misused plenty. I wasn't trying to be strident about it. I opened with the good stuff. I do like his writing. And I think it's important for writers to be precise in their language. I didn't think it fell into the category of asshatery.
gmmayer-- i agree that you were polite about it so you don't fall into the asshat category. but your correction itself is erroneous. check it out: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionar…
constant is using "bemused" in the #3 way. it's precisely the word to describe Bruce Willis' acting style.
Also, even if it was the wrong word, pointing it our is both pointless and makes you look like an asshat. I know it's the internet, but seriously people, learn some social graces.
I'm not sure why noting it is pointless if it's to prevent a mistake later. Obviously, he's the books editor -- I'm not jumping on someone's usage in a comment thread. If there was a private way to point it out, I would have. It's a word that gets misused plenty. I wasn't trying to be strident about it. I opened with the good stuff. I do like his writing. And I think it's important for writers to be precise in their language. I didn't think it fell into the category of asshatery.
constant is using "bemused" in the #3 way. it's precisely the word to describe Bruce Willis' acting style.