Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a manner that diverts; so as to divert; amusingly.

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  • adverb In a diverting manner.

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  • adverb in an entertaining and amusing manner

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Examples

  • Once you realize that the plot of Lost is essentially balderdash, an endless string of divertingly intriguing MacGuffins that don't really pay off, you focus on the characters and have fun playing with the mythology.

    William Bradley: Time Slips Away for 24 and Lost in Very Different Finales 2010

  • More seasonally, and more divertingly, Colin Dunn of Diageo recommends pouring a drop (mind the carpets) of 10-year-old Isle of Jura onto one of the mince pies you've snaffled, to add that extra little smoky cheekiness.

    The Spirit of Christmas 2009

  • Our author finds Jeffrey Masson's "divertingly amateurish" style likely to broaden the audience for the animal-rights movement in a way that Peter Singer and Matthew Scully never could

    Hard to Swallow 2007

  • Our author finds Jeffrey Masson's "divertingly amateurish" style likely to broaden the audience for the animal-rights movement in a way that Peter Singer and Matthew Scully never could

    Hard to Swallow 2007

  • Our author finds Jeffrey Masson's "divertingly amateurish" style likely to broaden the audience for the animal-rights movement in a way that Peter Singer and Matthew Scully never could

    Hard to Swallow 2007

  • Our author finds Jeffrey Masson's "divertingly amateurish" style likely to broaden the audience for the animal-rights movement in a way that Peter Singer and Matthew Scully never could

    Hard to Swallow 2007

  • More seasonally, and more divertingly, Colin Dunn of Diageo recommends pouring a drop (mind the carpets) of 10-year-old Isle of Jura onto one of the mince pies you've snaffled, to add that extra little smoky cheekiness.

    The Spirit of Christmas 2009

  • Our author finds Jeffrey Masson's "divertingly amateurish" style likely to broaden the audience for the animal-rights movement in a way that Peter Singer and Matthew Scully never could

    Hard to Swallow 2007

  • Our author finds Jeffrey Masson's "divertingly amateurish" style likely to broaden the audience for the animal-rights movement in a way that Peter Singer and Matthew Scully never could

    If Pigs Could Swim 2005

  • Our author finds Jeffrey Masson's "divertingly amateurish" style likely to broaden the audience for the animal-rights movement in a way that Peter Singer and Matthew Scully never could

    If Pigs Could Swim 2005

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  • "I always get pins and needles from my scuba gear" said Tom divertingly.

    March 20, 2007