DIVERSELY

variously, diversely, multifariously

(adverb) in diverse ways; “the alternatives that are variously represented by the participants”; “the speakers treated the subject most diversely”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

diversely (comparative more diversely, superlative most diversely)

In a diverse manner.

Synonyms

• See also diversely

Source: Wiktionary


Di"verse*ly, adv.

1. In different ways; differently; variously. "Diversely interpreted." Bacon. How diversely love doth his pageants play. Spenser.

2. In different directions; to different points. On life's vast ocean diversely we sail. Pope.

DIVERSE

Di"verse, a. Etym: [The same word as divers. See Divers.]

1. Different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate. The word . . . is used in a sense very diverse from its original import. J. Edwards. Our roads are diverse: farewell, love! said she. R. Browning.

2. Capable of various forms; multiform. Eloquence is a great and diverse thing. B. Jonson.

Di*verse", adv.

Definition: In different directions; diversely.

Di*verse", v. i.

Definition: To turn aside. [Obs.] The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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