diverting

[dih-vur-ting, dahy-]

adjective

1. serving to divert; entertaining; amusing.

Other Word Forms

• divertingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of diverting¹

First recorded in 1645–55; divert + -ing ²

Example Sentences

It’s cute, and you’ll find yourself diverting your attention from the framed screen of the film to take in the toy-like animated mechanisms.

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While interviewing residents, Johnson asserted that local government is diverting money that should be used for public safety and immigration enforcement.

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Last week, it sued James alleging he enriched himself at the company’s expense, diverting company funds to pay a private chef, personal trainer and housing expenses.

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About 3,000 Brussels Airlines passengers were affected by the disruption, and the carrier said it faced "considerable costs" from cancelling or diverting dozens of flights.

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The all-volunteer organization sends applicants a lengthy questionnaire with dozens of litmus test questions: Do they support diverting funds away from law enforcement?

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Related Words

• entertaining