v. t.
That crude apple that diverted Eve. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy. C. J. Smith.
v. i. To turn aside; to digress. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
I diverted to see one of the prince's palaces. Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, diverts, turns off, or pleases. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Capable of being diverted. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. diverticulum, deverticulum, a bypath, fr. divertere to turn away. ]
a. (Anat.) Pertaining to a diverticulum. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.;
‖n.;
a. Amusing; entertaining. --
v. t. [ F. divertir, p. pr. divertissant. ] To divert; to entertain. [ Obs. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. the next word. ] Diversion; amusement; recreation. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ F. ] A short ballet, or other entertainment, between the acts of a play. Smart. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ From Divert. ] Tending to divert; diverting; amusing; interesting. [ 1913 Webster ]
Things of a pleasant and divertive nature. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not to be diverted or turned aside. [ R. ] Lamb. [ 1913 Webster ]