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athletic
[ ath-let-ik ]
adjective
- physically active and strong; good at athletics or sports:
an athletic child.
- of, like, or befitting an athlete.
- of or relating to athletes; involving the use of physical skills or capabilities, as strength, agility, or stamina: athletic training.
athletic sports;
athletic training.
- for athletics:
an athletic field.
- Psychology. (of a physical type) having a sturdy build or well-proportioned body structure. Compare asthenic ( def 2 ), pyknic ( def 1 ).
athletic
/ æθˈlɛtɪk /
adjective
- physically fit or strong; muscular or active
- of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics
- of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body See also somatotype
Pronunciation Note
Derived Forms
- athˈleticism, noun
- athˈletically, adverb
Other Words From
- ath·let·i·cal·ly adverb
- ath·let·i·cism [ath-, let, -, uh, -siz-, uh, m], noun
- non·ath·let·ic adjective
- non·ath·let·i·cal·ly adverb
- qua·si-ath·let·ic adjective
- qua·si-ath·let·i·cal·ly adverb
- un·ath·let·ic adjective
- un·ath·let·i·cal·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Friedman decided his best path to success was embracing academics and athletics in the high school setting.
Stipe has the power advantage in his hands but I think Jon is way more athletic, and Jon has more ways to win.
There were costume changes, each get-up sparklier than the last, and there was a troupe of male and female dancers executing athletic choreography.
At 27, Jake Paul was young enough and athletic enough to see off a 58-year-old Mike Tyson who was well past his best before the turn of millennium, and maybe well before that.
Paul, 27, is a boxing novice but was too young and too athletic.
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