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adjective sport·ive \ˈspȯr-tiv\

Definition of sportive

  1. 1a :  frolicsome, playfulb :  ardent, wanton

  2. 2 :  of or relating to sports and especially field sports

sportively

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sportiveness

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First Known Use of sportive

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sportive Synonyms

Synonyms
antic, coltish, elfish, fay, frisky, frolicsome, larky, rollicking, sportful, playful
Antonyms
earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided
Related Words
coy, kittenish; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, frolic, jocund, lively, merry, spirited, sprightly, spunky, vivacious; devilish, impish, knavish, mischievous, pixie (also pixy), rascally, roguish; amusing, diverting, enjoyable, entertaining, fun, pleasurable; dabbling, frivolous, goofy, silly, trifling; delightful, pleasant, pleasing; jesting, jocose, jocular, joking, prankish, teasing
Near Antonyms
dutiful, responsible; grave, grim, serious, solemn, somber (or sombre), stern, stolid; no-nonsense, priggish, starchy, stuffy; decorous, formal, proper, sedate, staid; guarded, inhibited, restrained

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