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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Swift lit up the stage in a sparkly, sporty crop top and skirt during her 1989 set.
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Temper festive red and green accents with simple dark-wash jeans and sporty shapes.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 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
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Temper festive red and green accents with simple dark-wash jeans and sporty shapes.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 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
See All Example Sentences for sporty
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 11 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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