diverting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb turn aside; turn away from
    divert; deviate.
  2. verb send on a course or in a direction different from the planned or intended one
    divert.
  3. verb occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
    disport; amuse; divert.
    • The play amused the ladies
  4. verb withdraw (money) and move into a different location, often secretly and with dishonest intentions
    hive off; divert.
  5. adjective satellite providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
    amusing; amusive.
    • an amusing speaker
    • a diverting story

WordNet


Di*vert"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Amusing; entertaining. -- Di*vert"ing*ly, adv. -- Di*vert"ing*ness, n.

Webster 1913