sporty
/'spɔ:ti/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or suitable for sports: Describing something that is appropriate for athletic activities or has characteristics associated with sports.
- Fond of or good at sports: Describing a person who enjoys or frequently participates in sports.
- Flashy or showy in appearance: Used especially to describe clothes or items that are bright, bold, or conspicuously stylish.
Usage
As an adjective describing suitability for sports:
- She wore a sporty outfit for her morning run.
- The car has a sporty design with sleek lines.
As an adjective describing a person's interest or ability in sports:
- He's always been very sporty and plays on several teams.
- Their children are all sporty and active.
As an adjective describing a showy appearance:
- I prefer classic styles over sporty clothes with lots of logos.
Advanced Usage
"sporty type": A person who is characteristically athletic or interested in sports.
- He's not really the sporty type; he prefers reading.
"sporty look": An appearance or style that suggests athleticism or is bold and casual.
- The new sneakers give a sporty look to any casual outfit.
Variants and Related Words
- Sport (n/v): The root word referring to games, competitions, or physical activities, or the act of wearing something.
- Sporting (adj): Related to sports; also can mean fair and generous in behavior.
- It was a sporting gesture to help his opponent up.
Synonyms
- Athletic: Physically strong, fit, and active.
- Active: Engaging in physical activity; energetic.
- Flashy: Attracting attention by being bright, expensive, or ostentatious.
Antonyms
- Unathletic: Not physically strong or coordinated; not interested in sports.
- Sedentary: Tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
- Conservative (in style): Favoring traditional styles and often avoiding showiness.
Related Phrases
Sporty car: A car designed for performance and dynamic driving, often with a stylish appearance.
- He saved up to buy a sporty two-seater convertible.
Sporty image: A public perception of being athletic, active, or stylish in a casual, bold way.
- The brand has cultivated a young, sporty image.
Adjective
- appropriate for sport or engagement in a sport
- (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
- exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
- a clean fight
- a sporting solution of the disagreement
- sportsmanlike conduct