divertissement

di·ver·tisse·ment

noun
\di-ˈvər-təs-mənt, -təz-, F dē-ver-tē-smäⁿ\

plural divertissements\-mən(t)s, -smäⁿ(z)\

Definition of DIVERTISSEMENT

1

: a dance sequence or short ballet usually used as an interlude

2

: divertimento 1

3

: diversion, entertainment

Examples of DIVERTISSEMENT

1. <for visitors seeking more cerebral divertissement, the city boasts a fine performing arts center>

Origin of DIVERTISSEMENT

French, literally, diversion, from divertiss- (stem of divertir)

First Known Use: circa 1728

Related to DIVERTISSEMENT

Synonyms: delight, distraction, diversion, fun, entertainment, pleasure, recreation

Antonyms: bore, bummer, downer, drag

Related Words: escape, pastime, time killer; binge, fling, frolic, gambol, lark, revel, rollick, romp, spree; frolicking, rollicking; carousing, conviviality, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), hilarity, jollification, jollity, merrymaking, reveling (or revelling), revelry, whoopee; picnic; laugh, riot, scream; activity, game

Near Antonyms: killjoy, party pooper

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