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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Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
The crowd is sinewy and sporty.
—Grainne McBride, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The sporty stripes add personality, while the durable outsole keeps them practical for full days of exploring.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026
Clubhouse is a more casual, sporty expression of the White & Warren woman that still feels intentional and elevated — an in-between collection that complements the brand’s timeless core.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 28 Jan. 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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