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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The menswear collection here is sporty with Gucci-esque matching outfits and dressy shirts emblazoned with lions.
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Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The Sport version showcases a sleeker, more aggressive exterior, with sporty, aerodynamic lines and a wraparound windshield that is perfectly in keeping with the racing aesthetic.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
These Lands’ End bottoms have a stylish side stripe that adds a sporty, chic touch to the otherwise basic sweatpants.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The sporty vibe of this loungewear set is right up our alley.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The Sport version showcases a sleeker, more aggressive exterior, with sporty, aerodynamic lines and a wraparound windshield that is perfectly in keeping with the racing aesthetic.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
These Lands’ End bottoms have a stylish side stripe that adds a sporty, chic touch to the otherwise basic sweatpants.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The sporty vibe of this loungewear set is right up our alley.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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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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