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
Examples of sporty in a Sentence
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Recently, Kendall Jenner demonstrated how effortlessly chic capri leggings can be with a sporty look elevated with polished ballet flats and a minimalist handbag.
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Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
That’s used to make the case of this $9,100 sporty chronograph with Montblanc’s unusual rotating-globe GMT display.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
This Octo Roma Chronograph provides a sporty alternative with slightly larger 42mm proportions.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Moving forward, manual transmission vehicles will likely remain a niche category for car enthusiasts, often sporty cars and some off-road friendly vehicles.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
The racerback and crew neck design gives it a sporty edge that looks equally stylish tucked into jeans or pleated trousers.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
This bomber jacket is designed with lots of zipper details, including two side pockets, giving it a sporty vibe.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
The combination of metal and strap gives the typically sporty model a more elevated look.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
Between Zendaya’s showstopping looks at Dune premieres and her sporty outfit for a tennis date with Tom Holland, the actress, 27, is giving us a masterclass in style.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
That’s used to make the case of this $9,100 sporty chronograph with Montblanc’s unusual rotating-globe GMT display.
—Jeremy White, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2024
This Octo Roma Chronograph provides a sporty alternative with slightly larger 42mm proportions.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Moving forward, manual transmission vehicles will likely remain a niche category for car enthusiasts, often sporty cars and some off-road friendly vehicles.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2024
The racerback and crew neck design gives it a sporty edge that looks equally stylish tucked into jeans or pleated trousers.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
This bomber jacket is designed with lots of zipper details, including two side pockets, giving it a sporty vibe.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
The combination of metal and strap gives the typically sporty model a more elevated look.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2024
Between Zendaya’s showstopping looks at Dune premieres and her sporty outfit for a tennis date with Tom Holland, the actress, 27, is giving us a masterclass in style.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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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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