Divertingly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a diverting manner; so as to divert attention.

    "'Curse him, the dog! Never mind, Ursula, you'll be all right now we're here. No hat?' he asked divertingly, looking at her sunburnt face."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an entertaining and amusing manner wordnet

Synonyms

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amusingly

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"'Curse him, the dog! Never mind, Ursula, you'll be all right now we're here. No hat?' he asked divertingly, looking at her sunburnt face."

Etymology

From diverting + -ly.

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