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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Even classic grey knitwear is getting the sporty treatment.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
After arriving at the Wakefield Trinity Rugby League club with her long hair in loose curls and wearing a brown herringbone blazer, Princess Kate made a switch into something sportier.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Celebrities like Hailey Bieber have already backed the sporty piece for major events.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjust your fit with the sporty lace-up closure, and take advantage of the shoes’ orthotic insoles that support the arch to keep foot fatigue at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
After arriving at the Wakefield Trinity Rugby League club with her long hair in loose curls and wearing a brown herringbone blazer, Princess Kate made a switch into something sportier.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Celebrities like Hailey Bieber have already backed the sporty piece for major events.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjust your fit with the sporty lace-up closure, and take advantage of the shoes’ orthotic insoles that support the arch to keep foot fatigue at bay.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 5 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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