Advertisement
Advertisement
diverting
[ dih-vur-ting, dahy- ]
Discover More
Other Words From
- di·verting·ly adverb
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of diverting1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Day by day, it drives people to distraction by diverting energy to mindless legal compliance.
It had been a disaster, diverting farmers from the land, draining their grain supplies and ultimately starving millions.
Four SUVs blocked the entrance to the lot, and a patrol car started diverting traffic.
American officials are fully aware of the risk of Saleh diverting U.S. military aid.
How much more diverting to focus on the villainy of a potty-mouthed Illinois pol.
It combats ennui, lassitude, and intolerable vacuity, soothing the nerves and diverting attention from self.
The convention as a spectacle was immensely diverting, but she had her misgivings about it as a transaction in history.
This Way of travelling is very commodious and diverting, and so swift, that an Arrow from a Cross-bow does not fly faster.
But although he never stirred out of the cradle, Gilly of the Goatskin had ways of diverting himself.
Humour she really possessed; and when she chose it, she could be diverting to those who like buffoonery in women.
Advertisement
Discover More
Related Words
Word of the Day
[in-vet-er-it ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse