Diverting: meaning, definitions and examples

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diverting

 

[ dษชหˆvษœหrtษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

entertaining purpose

Diverting refers to something that provides amusement or enjoyment and takes attention away from serious matters. It can describe activities, conversations, or experiences that help lighten the mood. Often, diverting things can relieve stress or boredom by engaging oneโ€™s interest and curiosity. The term is commonly used in contexts where something shifts focus to a more enjoyable direction.

Synonyms

amusing, engaging, entertaining, pleasing.

Examples of usage

  • The movie was quite diverting for the children.
  • We found the diverting display at the museum.
  • His diverting stories captivated the audience.
  • She enjoys reading diverting novels during her downtime.

Translations

Translations of the word "diverting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desviando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เคฐเฅเคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ablenken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengalihkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฒะตั€ั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwracanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ธใ‚‰ใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtournant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desviando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saptฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™˜ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odklรกnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odklรกลˆanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฌ็งป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odvraฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afstรฝra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรถnlษ™ndirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desviando

Etymology

The term 'diverting' originates from the Latin word 'divertere', which means 'to turn aside'. This Latin root is a combination of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'vertere' meaning 'to turn'. The word entered Middle French as 'diverter', which maintained the sense of turning away from one path or focus to another. By the early 19th century, 'diverting' began to be used in English to describe something that entertains or redirects oneโ€™s attention in a light-hearted manner. Over time, its usage expanded to include various forms of entertainment and enjoyable experiences that serve as distractions from the mundane or serious aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,653, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.