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divertingly

divertingly

6.7
In a way that makes people laugh and enjoy it
  • adverb
  • /dɪˈvɜrtɪŋli/
translation icon : divertidamente
  • She explained the science behind the experiment divertingly, ensuring everyone followed along.

Examples

  • The book is written divertingly, making even complex topics enjoyable to read.

  • Some scholars, however, have questioned the importance of this evidence, referring to it as a "divertingly pointless comparison" (Morris 1994, 306).

    Academic text (2008)
  • The comedian told jokes divertingly, keeping the audience laughing for hours.

Synonyms

hilariously
vsdivertingly
  • Informal
12 2.5

In a very funny way that makes people laugh

covers milder enjoyment as well as highly funny moments
comically
vsdivertingly
11 3.9

In a funny way that makes people laugh

is broader, covering enjoyment that may not aim for comedy
laughably
vsdivertingly
7 5.5

So silly or weak that people laugh at it

focuses on producing enjoyment, not only highlighting absurdity
amusingly
vsdivertingly
5 3.0

In a funny way that makes people laugh

is a broad way to provide enjoyment, not limited to light laughter
humorously
vsdivertingly
5 3.3

In a funny way that makes people laugh

is about giving enjoyment by any means, not only humour
ludicrously
vsdivertingly
5 7.0

So silly or extreme that it makes people laugh

tries to amuse broadly rather than relying on sheer absurdity
uproariously
vsdivertingly
2 6.3

In a very loud, happy way that makes people laugh

can be used more mildly for simple enjoyment as well
entertainingly
vsdivertingly
2 3.7

In a way that makes people laugh or feel interested

is the general act of giving pleasure rather than deep amusement
clownishly
vsdivertingly
1 6.4

In a silly, foolish way like a clown

gives amusement without depending on clownlike exaggeration
sidesplittingly
vsdivertingly
  • Informal
1 8.1

In a way that makes people laugh a lot

also includes gentler amusement that does not cause loud laughter
mirthfully
vsdivertingly
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

focuses on providing enjoyment rather than expressing joyful mood
zanily
vsdivertingly
  • Informal
8.2

In a silly, funny way that makes people laugh

creates amusement generally rather than relying solely on silliness
campily
vsdivertingly
8.8

In a very dramatic, playful way that makes people laugh

provides enjoyment without deliberate theatrical artifice
killingly
vsdivertingly
  • Informal
9.6

In a way that is very funny and makes people laugh

is the general idea of providing enjoyment, not only extremes
pricelessly
vsdivertingly
  • Informal
5.0

In a way that is very funny and makes people laugh

is used for ordinary enjoyment as well as exceptional amusement
risibly
vsdivertingly
  • Formal
8.5

In a way that makes people laugh because it is silly

aims to entertain rather than simply appear ridiculous

How Entertaining

hilariously
  • Informal
12 2.5
divertingly
6.7
pleasantly
50 1.0

Surface Forms

divertingly positive
divertinglyer comparative
divertinglyest superlative

Morphology

divertingly = diverting (transparent) = divert + ing + ly

A standard adverb formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective/participle 'diverting', so the meaning is directly derived from 'divert'.

Etymology

Divertingly comes from the verb divert, which originally meant 'turn aside' and shares the Latin root vertere 'to turn', as in the familiar word diversion. So to do something divertingly is to 'turn' someone's mind away from worries and make them amused or entertained.