divertissements

/dɪˌvɜːrtɪsˈmɛnts/

Meanings

noun

An entertaining diversion.

Examples :

"The park offered many divertissements, like puppet shows and face painting, to keep the children entertained. "

entertainment

noun

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

Examples :

"The long opera felt heavy at times, but the cheerful divertissements, with their bright costumes and lively dancing, provided welcome breaks from the serious storyline. "

entertainment dance music art

Related Words

painting verb

/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/

To apply paint to.

"My sister is painting her bedroom walls a cheerful yellow. "

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."

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. "

entertained verb

/ˌɛntəˈteɪnd/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪnd/

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

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

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

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

"She offered to help with her homework."

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

storyline noun

/ˈstɔːriˌlaɪn/ /ˈstɔːriːˌlaɪn/

(authorship) The plot of a story.

"That film had a wonderful storyline, but the poor acting let it down."

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."