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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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The shipbuilder has just launched the first vessel in its sporty new Fast50 line.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
Lightweight, sporty and comfortable, these sandals are perfect for toddlers, young children and older kids.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
A little heel can turn any sandal into a dress sandal—even one from a conventionally sporty and outdoorsy brand like Teva.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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