Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913 Diversely · Di·verse·ly · IPA /dɪˈvɝs.li/ 01 adv. In different ways; differently; variously. 1. In different ways; differently; variously. “How diversely love doth his pageants play.” — Spenser. 2. In different directions; to different points. “On life's vast ocean diversely we sail.” — Pope.