sporty

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\ ˈspȯr-tē

sportier; sportiest

Definition of sporty

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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Recent Examples on the Web The heavy battery — 1,087 pounds — and sporty suspension keep the car flat and level in enthusiastic maneuvers. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "2021 VW ID4 electric SUV challenges leaders like RAV4, CR-V, despite marginal battery range," 1 Mar. 2021 For younger skaters, check out these Riedell Youth Skates, which come in sporty and feminine colors. — Chase Brush, chicagotribune.com, "Best outdoor activities for winter," 25 Feb. 2021 The sporty ensemble was from Gucci’s Ouverture collection, which premiered at the part-film festival, part-new collection showcase, Guccifest, in November. — Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, "Miley Cyrus Took A Cue From Harry Styles For Her Super Bowl Look," 8 Feb. 2021 Battles to build sporty pickups have gone on for years. — Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, "2021 Ford F-150 Raptor is high-speed off-roader with cult following," 3 Feb. 2021 The effect was sporty, but with a touch of subversive romance, like a John Cheever story. — Andrea Lee, Vogue, "In Meadowy Prints, Memories of the Main Line," 27 Jan. 2021 While not sporty in character, its mainstream attitude is appealing. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Nissan Rogue: There’s nothing rogue about it (review)," 30 Jan. 2021 Despite that, our favorite model in the lineup is still the TRD V-6 with its 301-hp V-6 engine, stiffer suspension, and sporty body work. — Nicholas Wallace, Car and Driver, "Every New Mid-Size Family Sedan Ranked for 2021," 16 Jan. 2021 First-timer has some sporty workouts: trainer good with first timers too. — NOLA.com, "Check out Chok's Choices for Wednesday's Fair Grounds races," 13 Jan. 2021

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