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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Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
This sporty pullover hoodie is lightweight yet cozy and easy to pack, according to shoppers.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Pinspark Oversized Tracksuit Pack this sporty tracksuit in your bag for long city walks or a round of pickleball late in the fall.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
The Vanguard's sporty wraparound style sets it apart from the rest of Meta’s lineup.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 30 Oct. 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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