Synonyms of diversion

diversion

noun

1

as in entertainment

someone or something that provides amusement or enjoyment

a scavenger hunt was organized as a diversion for the guests at the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entertainment
• recreation
• delight
• fun
• pleasure
• distraction
• divertissement
• activity
• picnic
• escape
• pastime
• lark
• festivity
• romp
• game
• revel
• hilarity
• revelry
• rollicking
• merrymaking
• gayety
• spree
• riot
• binge
• frolic
• jollity
• carousing
• fling
• gambol
• time killer
• gaiety
• rollick
• revelling
• conviviality
• jollification
• scream
• frolicking
• laugh
• reveling
• whoopee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• drag
• downer
• bummer
• party pooper
• killjoy

2

as in amusement

the act or activity of providing pleasure or amusement especially for the public

movies and television became two of the most popular and influential diversions of the 20th century

Synonyms & Similar Words

• entertainment
• amusement
• recreation
• production
• enjoyment
• distraction
• performance
• presentation
• show
• gratification
• relaxation
• joy
• relief
• mirth
• spectacle
• exhibition
• delight
• nightlife
• satisfaction
• presentment
• escapism
• delectation
• show business

3

as in deviation

a turning away from a course or standard

carefully weighed testimony that did not contain the slightest diversion from the truth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deviation
• departure
• detour
• deflection
• divergence
• regression
• divergency
• divagation
• reversion
• retrogression

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adherence