Divertedly

/daɪˈvɜːtɪdli/ adverb

Definition

In a diverted manner; with attention turned away or distracted.

Etymology

From 'diverted' (past participle of 'divert', from Latin 'divertere') + '-ly' (adverbial suffix). This rare adverb describes the manner of doing something while being diverted or distracted.

Kelly Says

This word captures that specific feeling of being half-present, doing something 'divertedly'—your body's here but your mind got turned away—it's linguistically precise about mental distraction.

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