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 adverb
sportiness noun

Examples of sporty in a Sentence

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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 See All Example Sentences for sporty

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sporty was in 1889

Cite this Entry

“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

sporty

adjective
ˈspōrt-ē How to pronounce sporty (audio)
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 How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
adverb
sportiness
ˈspōrt-ē-nəs How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
noun

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