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Synonyms & Similar Words
amusing
entertaining
engaging
captivating
charming
delightful
enjoyable
pleasing
appealing
attractive
intriguing
interesting
absorbing
enchanting
thrilling
exhilarating
captivating
beguiling
mesmerizing
spellbinding
distracting
redirecting
shifting
changing
altering
modifying
deviating
veering
swerving
turning
deflection
deflexion
amusement
recreation
leisure
hobby
pastime
entertainment
show
spectacle
display
exhibition
Meaning of Diverting
The primary meaning of "Diverting" is to distract someone's attention or to provide entertainment.
Definitions
- Providing entertainment or amusement
- * Causing someone to stop thinking about something or to change their plans
- * Changing the direction or focus of something
Etymology of Diverting
The word "Diverting" originates from the Old French word "divertir," which means "to turn aside" or "to amuse"
It is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "aside") and "vertare" (meaning "to turn")
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that provides entertainment or distraction, and its meaning has evolved over time to include a range of connotations and associations
Example Uses
- The diverting conversation made me forget about my worries
- * The diverting scenery on the road trip was a welcome distraction from the long drive
- * The comedian's diverting jokes had the audience in stitches
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
boring
dull
uninteresting
tedious
monotonous
repetitive
mundane
ordinary
unentertaining
unfunny
serious
solemn
somber
gloomy
depressing
saddening
disheartening
discouraging
upsetting
troubling