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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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The interior is designed for comfort and practicality, with ample storage and passenger space, while the exterior has a rugged and sporty look.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
Cute flapped cargo pockets on both legs that give them a sportier, slightly edgier vibe.
—Susan Brickell, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2025
This sporty two-piece set has stylish accents like colorblock stripes, a mock neckline, and lantern sleeves that give it a polished, elevated look—but the details don’t stop there.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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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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