divertissement

/dɪˌvɜːrtɪsˈmɑːnt/ /dɪˌvɜːrtɪsˈmɛnt/

Meanings

noun

An entertaining diversion.

Examples :

"The clown's silly antics provided a welcome divertissement during the long school assembly. "

entertainment

noun

A short ballet within a larger work, usually providing a break from the main plot.

Examples :

"The prince's wedding in the opera included a lively divertissement with colorful costumes and folk dances, offering a brief and cheerful pause before the tragic finale. "

entertainment dance music art

Related Words

provided verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

welcome noun

/ˈwɛlkəm/

The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

"The welcome from the teachers was warm and friendly, making the new student feel at ease. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

cheerful adjective

/ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/

Noticeably happy and optimistic.

"My little sister was cheerful this morning, singing happily as she got ready for school. "

offering verb

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

colorful adjective

/ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

"The parrot's feathers were colorful, with shades of green, blue, and yellow. "

entertaining verb

/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ/ /ˌɛnərˈteɪnɪŋ/

To amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably.

"The motivational speaker not only instructed but also entertained the audience."

diversion noun

/daɪˈvɜːʃən/ /daɪˈvɝʒən/

A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.

"The loud argument in the hallway was a diversion to allow her friend to sneak into the classroom and retrieve the forgotten homework. "

costumes noun

/ˈkɑstumz/ /ˈkɑstjumz/

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

"The dancer was wearing Highland costume."

assembly noun

/əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ /əˈsɛmb.li/

A set of pieces that work together in unison as a mechanism or device.

"In order to change the bearing, you must first remove the gearbox assembly."