Diverting

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of divert form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Amusing, distracting. dated

    "I was every day furniſhing the Court with ſome ridiculous Story; and Glumdalclitch, although ſhe loved me to Exceſs, yet was arch enough to inform the Queen, whenever I committed any Folly that ſhe thought would be diverting to her Majeſty."

Adjective
  1. 1
    providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
amusingamusivebeguilingdelightfuldeviousdiversion

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"Diverting hundred of billions of dollars from fossil fuels into renewable energy and cutting energy waste would shave just 0.06% off expected annual economic growth rates of 1.3%-3%."

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