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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That name, clearly, didn’t work under the new naming system, so after the update, that name was passed on to a sporty version of the compact sedan, the A4, several years later.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
According to cast members, athletic wear like sporty skorts and dresses is a perfect way to stay comfortable and stylish for your Disney day.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Most recently, the sporty staple appeared (and reappeared) in Chanel’s resort 2026 collection in unexpected pairings that were anything but prim.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 20 June 2025
The Desperately Seeking Susan actress also tried out a sporty look on slide 11 of her latest Instagram post, wearing a cropped, black and red striped polo by Vaquera ($402) with black track pants that contained red graphic elements.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 June 2025
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
According to cast members, athletic wear like sporty skorts and dresses is a perfect way to stay comfortable and stylish for your Disney day.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Most recently, the sporty staple appeared (and reappeared) in Chanel’s resort 2026 collection in unexpected pairings that were anything but prim.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 20 June 2025
The Desperately Seeking Susan actress also tried out a sporty look on slide 11 of her latest Instagram post, wearing a cropped, black and red striped polo by Vaquera ($402) with black track pants that contained red graphic elements.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 18 June 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 6 Jul. 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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