adv
Meaning 1
In a diverting manner; so as to divert attention.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
divertingly
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adverb
Meaning 2
in an entertaining and amusing manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Hollywood has grown too sophisticated to turn out anything really amusingly bad these days
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: amusingly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From diverting + -ly.