The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Divert \Di*vert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diverted; p. pr. & vb.
   n. Diverting.] [F. divertir, fr. L. divertere, diversum, to
   go different ways, turn aside; di- = dis- + vertere to turn.
   See Verse, and cf. Divorce.]
   1. To turn aside; to turn off from any course or intended
      application; to deflect; as, to divert a river from its
      channel; to divert commerce from its usual course.
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            That crude apple that diverted Eve.   --Milton.
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   2. To turn away from any occupation, business, or study; to
      cause to have lively and agreeable sensations; to amuse;
      to entertain; as, children are diverted with sports; men
      are diverted with works of wit and humor.
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            We are amused by a tale, diverted by a comedy. --C.
                                                  J. Smith.

   Syn: To please; gratify; amuse; entertain; exhilarate;
        delight; recreate. See Amuse.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Diverting \Di*vert"ing\, a.
   Amusing; entertaining. -- Di*vert"ing*ly, adv. --
   Di*vert"ing*ness, n.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

diverting
    adj 1: providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining; "an amusing
           speaker"; "a diverting story" [syn: amusing, amusive,
           diverting]