sporty

adjective

ˈspȯr-tē 

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

sportily

ˈspȯr-tə-lē 

adverb

sportiness

ˈspȯr-tē-nəs 

noun

Examples of sporty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a minimalist silhouette that offers a subtle sporty vibe, they can easily be dressed up or down. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Le Bar du Sube The best bar of Saint-Tropez with a sporty spirit. — Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

In terms of driving dynamics, the Gravity feels sporty for an SUV because of its massive power and instant torque. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Garner completed her sporty look with black leggings, sneakers, and a pair of shades. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sporty

• corti
• forty
• rorty
• shorty
• sortie
• warty
• pianoforte

Kids Definition

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

sportily

ˈspōrt-ᵊl-ē 

ˈspȯrt-

adverb

sportiness

ˈspōrt-ē-nəs 

ˈspȯrt-

noun