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

Rather than go for a sporty look, Kidman opted for elegance in a white silk dress with a tonal floral brocade pattern, boat neckline, cap sleeves, and flared skirt. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 4 July 2025

There’s also a new two-tone, flat-bottomed steering wheel adding a sporty touch to the luxurious cabin. —Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

The sporty two-door features an angular design inspired by the Pony Coupe concept from the early 1970s. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 July 2025

For a chic courtside look, tie a cardigan or sweater over your shoulders and top it off with crew socks and sporty white sneakers — perfect for everything from watching the US Open to running errands. —Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 27 June 2025

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