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diverting
di·vert D0302700 (dĭ-vûrt′, dī-)v. di·vert·ed, di·vert·ing, di·verts v.tr.1. To turn aside from a course or direction: Traffic was diverted around the scene of the accident.2. To distract: My attention was diverted by an argument between motorists.3. To entertain by distracting the attention from worrisome thoughts or cares; amuse. See Synonyms at amuse.v.intr. To turn aside. [Middle English diverten, from Old French divertir, from Latin dīvertere : dī-, dis-, aside; see dis- + vertere, to turn; see wer- in Indo-European roots.] di·vert′er n.di·vert′ing·ly adv.di•vert•ing (dɪˈvɜr tɪŋ, daɪ-) adj. serving to divert; entertaining; amusing. [1645–55] di•vert′ing•ly, adv. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | diverting - providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining; "an amusing speaker"; "a diverting story"amusing, amusiveinteresting - arousing or holding the attention |
divertingadjective entertaining, amusing, enjoyable, fun, pleasant, humorous, beguiling It was a witty and diverting programme.divertingadjectiveProviding pleasure or entertainment:amusing, entertaining.TranslationsEncyclopediaSeedivertdiverting
Synonyms for divertingadj entertainingSynonyms- entertaining
- amusing
- enjoyable
- fun
- pleasant
- humorous
- beguiling
Synonyms for divertingadj providing pleasure or entertainmentSynonymsSynonyms for divertingadj providing enjoymentSynonymsRelated Words |