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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And this one looks better too, taking the refined design formula of Toyota’s core electric SUV, the bZ, and shortening its wheelbase for a sportier stance.
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
All-wheel drive is available, and specialty Maverick versions include the off-road-capable Tremor and the sporty Lobo.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The sporty side stripe detail on this style is really fun, too.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
All-wheel drive is available, and specialty Maverick versions include the off-road-capable Tremor and the sporty Lobo.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
The sporty side stripe detail on this style is really fun, too.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 18 Feb. 2026
Btfbm Striped Tracksuit The perfect outfit for fans of cool, sporty athleisure, Btfbm’s new tracksuit—which launched just last month—delivers retro streetwear vibes, from the contrast piping to the split-front pant hem that frames your favorite sneakers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 25 Feb. 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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