Synonyms for diverted
- adjective
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Definitions
- adj. 1
that has been subject to diversion
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To divert is to turn from serious thoughts or laborious pursuits to something that lightly and agreeably occupies the mind; one may be entertained or amused who has nothing serious or laborious from which to be diverted.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- entertained The band entertained the spectators at the parade.
- amused He amused the children by showing them some magic.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| diverted | falling | |
| entertained | steady | |
| amused | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- amused2
- 11 letters
- entertained3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (amused2 = 2 syllables).