sportif

adjective

Definition of sportifnext
as in sporty

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Recent Examples of sportif Our colleague Naomi Elizée opted to dress up a tank with a leather Prada skirt, while Paloma Elsesser chose a pair to pair her tee with a sportif ankle-grazing skirt and fiery red and yellow Nike Air Bakin sneakers. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2022 Customers can shop the sportif collection from locker room to bench press in true technical fashion. — Lauren Sheffield, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Oct. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sportif
  1. sporty
  2. informal
  3. casual
Adjective
  • Shop our top picks at Amazon, including sporty silhouettes and bold prints.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The midsole is exaggerated through the arch with a curve that gives the shoe’s profile a sporty, almost avant-garde line while a clip at the arch holds the foam structure in place.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sporty
Adjective
  • The service Low-key and informal with free-roaming check-in staff.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From the outside, the leadership style can appear overly gentle, patient or informal.
    — Jessica Hill Holm, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of informal
Adjective
  • The space is brighter at breakfast, and a more casual vibe prevails throughout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Animal print footwear has been trending this year, and Anne Hathaway proved that there is a casual-cool way to embrace it.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of casual

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“Sportif.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportif. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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