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sporty
[ spawr-tee, spohr- ]
adjective
, Informal.
, sport·i·er, sport·i·est.
- flashy; showy.
- smart in dress, behavior, etc.
- like or befitting a sportsman.
- dissipated; fast:
a sporty crowd.
- designed for or suitable for sport.
sporty
/ ˈspɔːtɪ /
adjective
- (of a person) fond of sport or outdoor activities
- (of clothes) having the appearance of sportswear
- (of a car) having the performance or appearance of a sports car
noun
- informal.a young person who typically wears sportswear, is competitive about sport , and takes an interest in his or her fitness
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Derived Forms
- ˈsportiness, noun
- ˈsportily, adverb
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Other Words From
- sporti·ly adverb
- sporti·ness noun
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Example Sentences
“She was very fit, sporty. Wearing a headband, and sunglasses. Her buttons were done up and she was wearing a scarf,” the detective adds.
From BBC
"I was always very sporty growing up, I dipped my toe in everything that I could," he said.
From BBC
At the time, I had big curly hair, I was wearing a sporty dress, and he said, “Oh, you look like a circus girl, you can start tomorrow.”
From Los Angeles Times
"She was sporty but not in a big way. She tried out a few clubs at university but didn't really like them," Mr Brayshaw said.
From BBC
He thought maybe something sporty was in his cards.
From Los Angeles Times
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