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Diverting

Verb / daɪˈvɜ:tɪŋ / / dɪˈvɜ:tɪŋ / Another word for diverting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing someone or something to change course or turn from one direction to another; entertaining

Synonyms & similar words

deviate amuse disport hiveoff divert amusing amusive amusing entertaining delightful pleasing engaging captivating enjoyable funny lively charming enlivening divertive distracting absorbing riveting interesting intriguing fascinating engrossing stimulating

Example sentences

  1. The circus was very diverting, with clowns and acrobats.
  2. I found the book very diverting and couldn't put it down.
  3. The teacher tried to make the lesson more diverting by incorporating games.
  4. The movie was so diverting that I forgot about all my worries.
  5. She found the jokes to be very diverting and laughed out loud.

Quotes

  • Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever. - Peter Hagerty
  • The purpose of life is to live it, to taste it, to experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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