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Di·vert v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diverted; p. pr. & vb. n. Diverting.]
1. To turn aside; to turn off from any course or intended application; to deflect; as, to divert a river from its channel; to divert commerce from its usual course.
That crude apple that diverted Eve. --Milton.
2. To turn away from any occupation, business, or study; to cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse; to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men are diverted with works of wit and humor.
We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy. --C. J. Smith.
Syn: -- To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate; delight; recreate. See Amuse.
Di·vert·ing a. Amusing; entertaining. -- Di*vert*ing*ly, adv. -- Di*vert*ing*ness, n.
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diverting
adj : providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining; "an amusing
speaker"; "a diverting story"; "a fun thing to do"
[syn: amusing, amusive, fun(a)]