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

But unfortunately, she’s lost the mobility to tie them up regularly—which is why these sporty slip-ons are great for her. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

These Mocoly hiking pants have a slightly sportier look about them without the expensive price tag. — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

The problem is that Cadillac hasn’t nailed the sporty part of the equation, while other automakers—from Hyundai to Porsche—have. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026

It's known for its comfortable ride, sporty appearance and generous cabin space. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 25 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