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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FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For a sportier vibe, the Athleta Flex Bomber is a lightweight, packable pick that’s on sale for under $100.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
The most impressive part about the 2025 Honda Civic Si is its ability to play two lead roles—sporty in the canyons, yet very comfortable (and frugal with fuel) on the highway.
—Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Try pairing it with mesh Alaïa mesh flats to bring sporty contrast into the mix.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 18 Sep. 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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