DIVERTING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DIVERTING?

Need another word that means the same as “diverting”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “diverting” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Diverting” are: amusing, amusive, entertaining, fun, enjoyable, pleasurable, pleasing, pleasant, agreeable, delightful, appealing, beguiling, captivating, engaging, interesting, fascinating, intriguing, absorbing, riveting, compelling

Diverting as an Adjective

Definitions of "Diverting" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “diverting” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Entertaining or amusing.
• Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining.

Synonyms of "Diverting" as an adjective (20 Words)

absorbing	Intensely interesting; engrossing. An absorbing account of their marriage.
agreeable	Willing to agree to something. A compromise which might be agreeable to both coal owners and unions.
amusing	Causing laughter and providing entertainment. An amusing fellow.
amusive	Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining.
appealing	Attractive or interesting. An appealing look.
beguiling	Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way. A beguiling mixture of English French and Italian.
captivating	Capturing interest as if by a spell. Roosevelt was a captivating speaker.
compelling	Not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction. There is compelling evidence that the recession is ending.
delightful	Greatly pleasing or entertaining. A delightful secluded garden.
engaging	Attracting or delighting. An engaging frankness.
enjoyable	Affording satisfaction or pleasure. The company was enjoyable.
entertaining	Agreeably diverting. Films should be entertaining.
fascinating	Extremely interesting. A fascinating story.
fun	Amusing, entertaining, or enjoyable. A school fun day.
interesting	Arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention. It will be very interesting to see what they come up with.
intriguing	Disturbingly provocative. An intriguing story.
pleasant	Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. We had a pleasant evening together.
pleasing	Satisfying or appealing. The pleasing austerity of the surroundings.
pleasurable	Affording satisfaction or pleasure. Pleasurable activities.
riveting	Completely engrossing; compelling. The book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter.

Usage Examples of "Diverting" as an adjective

• Fans of these actors will find this book a diverting read.
• It's not great television, but I found it pleasantly diverting.
• A diverting story.

Associations of "Diverting" (30 Words)

amusing	Providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining. Such a likeable amusing man.
badinage	Humorous or witty conversation. He developed a nice line in badinage with the Labour leader.
buffoonery	Acting like a clown or buffoon. The film is full of wordplay and buffoonery.
comic	A professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts. A comic actor.
comical	Amusing, especially in a ludicrous or absurd way. A series of comical misunderstandings.
droll	Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement. His unique brand of droll self mockery.
entertaining	Agreeably diverting. An entertaining puppet show.
exciting	Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness. An exciting account of her trip.
exhilaration	A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation. They felt the exhilaration of victory.
fun	A source of fun. It was a fun evening.
funny	Slightly but undefinably unwell. A funny story.
hilarious	Extremely amusing. Hilarious broad comedy.
humor	The trait of appreciating and being able to express the humorous. She didn t appreciate my humor.
humorous	Having or showing a sense of humour. Humorous stories.
interesting	Arousing curiosity or interest; holding or catching the attention. An interesting debate.
jesting	Characterized by jokes and good humor. Laughing and jesting were out of the question.
jocose	Playful or humorous. A jocose allusion.
jocular	Characterized by jokes and good humor. His voice was jocular.
kicking	An assault in which the victim is kicked repeatedly. The team s kicking was excellent.
laughable	Arousing or provoking laughter. If it didn t make me so angry it would be laughable.
laughing	Showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness. Laughing children.
ludicrous	Broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce. Ludicrous green hair.
quirky	(informal) strikingly unconventional. Her sense of humour was decidedly quirky.
repartee	Conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies. He had a quick mind and a splendid gift of repartee.
ridiculous	Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd. Her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous.
risible	Arousing or provoking laughter. Risible courtroom antics.
slapstick	Characterized by horseplay and physical action. A loud and exhilarating rattle of bladders and slapsticks.
waggish	Witty or joking- James Fenimore Cooper. A waggish riposte.
witticism	A witty remark. Maurice roared with laughter at his own witticisms.
witty	Combining clever conception and facetious expression. A witty remark.