sporty

play

adjective \ ˈspȯr-tē \

Definition of sporty

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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sportily

play \ˈspȯr-tə-lē\ adverb

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sportiness

play \ˈspȯr-tē-nəs\ noun

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Schlossman sees LaBeouf’s style inexorably entwined with the major forces dominating the menswear aesthetic right now: normcore (plus its sportier offshoot gorpcore), and the louche militaristic stylings of Kanye West and his line Yeezy.

— max berlinger, The Cut, "Why the Menswear World Is Obsessed With Shia LaBeouf," 30 Aug. 2017
Sporty parents like William and Princess Kate may have been partly attracted to George’s new school by the amount of physical activity – sports take up 20 percent of the curriculum time at Thomas’s Battersea.

— erin hill, PEOPLE.com, "Prince George’s First Day of School Is Revealed — and Will and Kate Are Escorting Him to Class!," 29 Aug. 2017
In fact, the benefits that come from amazing experiences—trips around the globe, amusement park visits, sporty activities, and even the likes of an art class—last longer after the event is over and ultimately helps to form our identities.

— jessica mattern, Country Living, "Why Spending Your Money on Experiences—Not Things—Will Make You Happier," 24 Aug. 2017
The similarity was even more pronounced when Bebe changed into a sporty red outfit to perform on stage with Louis Tomlinson.

— hannah orenstein, Seventeen, "Everyone Thinks Bebe Rexha Looks Exactly Like Kylie Jenner at the TCAs," 14 Aug. 2017
Her website, Blogilates, provides fitness and nutrition advice, along with body-positive inspiration and sporty merchandise.

— kaitlyn mclintock, chicagotribune.com, "8 fitness gurus to work out with for free on YouTube," 11 Aug. 2017
Handling is decidedly sporty, but always with a little wheel play.

— mark savage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Savage on Wheels: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe 2.0T Quattro," 8 Aug. 2017
The ride quality is compliant but sporty when the road urges some athletic carving.

— mark maynard, sandiegouniontribune.com, "2018 Audi A5 Cabriolet quattro: Solid, safe and sexy four-seater," 20 July 2017
But part of being a woman, and especially a female-athlete, is looking attractive and sporty and fit, and that's what women's tennis does so well.

— CBS News, "New LPGA dress code rules spark debate among players," 19 July 2017

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Definition of sporty for English Language Learners

of clothing : attractive and suitable for informal wear
of a car : having the qualities or appearance of a sports car
: liking sports : active in and good at sports

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