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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Ford's Maverick Lobo is designed specifically for drivers who want a sportier street truck.
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Her street style aesthetic changes with the day, ranging from sporty-casual to polished and professional to vintage-inspired.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The sporty shoes, adjacent to a high-top sneaker, are ultra slim and feature lacing up the shaft.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The half-zip neckline gives this lounge set a slightly sportier feel while still looking elevated enough for travel days.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
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Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Her street style aesthetic changes with the day, ranging from sporty-casual to polished and professional to vintage-inspired.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
The sporty shoes, adjacent to a high-top sneaker, are ultra slim and feature lacing up the shaft.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The half-zip neckline gives this lounge set a slightly sportier feel while still looking elevated enough for travel days.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 30 May. 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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