sportier; sportiest
1
: of, relating to, or typical of sports, sportsmen, sportswomen, or sportswear
2
: resembling a sports car in styling or performance
a sporty sedan
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Adjective
The Samba sneakers add a sporty element, while proving to be comfortable and easy to walk around in around New York City.
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Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Add chunkier sporty sandals (also in white), a raffia straw hat, and layered jewelry—and call it a day!
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Lululemon is the go-to place for comfy clothes that strike a balance between sporty and polished.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
The Baby Reindeer star brought a little sporty style to take in tennis.
—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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sporty
adjective
ˈspōrt-ē 
ˈspȯrt-
sportier; sportiest
: of or relating to sports
also
: being or having the look of being suitable for sports
sporty clothes
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