SPORTFUL Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

sportful

adjective

ˈspȯrt-fəl

Definition of sportful

as in playful

given to good-natured joking or teasing a sportful brother who loved teasing his little sister

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Johnson, who previously hosted SNL in 2015 and again in 2020, appears in a playful new promo with the five-piece Baltimore hardcore band and comedian Ben Marshall.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Major brands including BaubleBar and Crocs are putting their own spin on football fandom with playful collaborations and unexpected finds.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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