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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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Casly Lamiit 2-piece Sweatpant Set This sleek sweatpant set strikes the perfect balance between sporty and sophisticated.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
On top of her sustainability credentials, the princess is well-known for her love of sport, with her role as patron of the Rugby Football Union allowing her sporty side to take the spotlight.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
The Princess of Wales' sporty reception marked her first solo royal duty of the year.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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