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diverting

adjective di·vert·ing \də-ˈvər-tiŋ, dī-\

Definition of DIVERTING

: providing amusement or entertainment <a diverting evening>

— di·vert·ing·ly adverb

First Known Use of DIVERTING

1655

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Synonyms: amusing, delightful, fun, enjoyable, entertaining, pleasurable

Antonyms: boring, drab, dreary, dull, flat, heavy, humdrum, jading, leaden, monotonous, pedestrian, pleasureless, ponderous, stodgy, stuffy, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying

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