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

Then there’s the cost of diverting hospital resources, of children missing school, of parents staying home from work to care for sick kids, and the lasting toll of some measles infections, including deafness or worse.

From Salon

Ethanol is produced from crops like sugarcane and maize, and expanding its use means diverting farm produce into manufacturing more fuel.

From BBC

She said money recovered through proceeds of crime legislation was primarily used to fund community projects "aimed at diverting young people away from crime".

From BBC

If the question bothered him, he didn't show it, appearing instead to shrug and diverting his gaze.

From BBC

The new ordinance also creates a new category of “severe” violation, such as diverting cannabis to unlawful establishments, which would result in a $34,000 fine.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• entertaining