divertingly

English

Etymology

From diverting +‎ -ly.

Adverb

divertingly (comparative more divertingly, superlative most divertingly)

1. In a diverting manner; so as to divert attention.
   • 1907, Barbara Baynton, edited by Sally Krimmer and Alan Lawson, Human Toll (Portable Australian Authors: Barbara Baynton), St Lucia: University of Queensland Press, published 1980, page 234:

     'Curse him, the dog! Never mind, Ursula, you'll be all right now we're here. No hat?' he asked divertingly, looking at her sunburnt face.